Objection under Rule 115 on genetically modified cotton T304-40 adopted
Decision
The European Parliament adopted Motion for a Resolution B10-0108/2026, recorded as P10_TA(2026)0044, under procedure 2026/2518(RSP). The vote took place in plenary (PV 11/02/2026 - 7.10) and the motion was adopted.
What Changes
By adopting the motion the Parliament registered an objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) in relation to genetically modified cotton T304-40. The adopted text records the Parliament's formal objection under that parliamentary rule.
Who Is Affected
The decision directly concerns the authorisation and regulatory status of genetically modified cotton T304-40.
Sources
Official Documents
- Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - Strasbourg EP adopted a motion for a resolution objecting to the delegated act T304-40 on genetically modified cotton under Rule 115(2)-(3).
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