Parliament opposes import of genetically modified soybean MON 87705
Official title: Bezwaar op grond van artikel 115, leden 2 en 3, van het Reglement: genetisch gemodificeerde sojaboon MON 87705
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted’)
In plain language
- The European Parliament asks the European Commission not to renew the import authorization for genetically modified soybean MON 87705.
- This affects European consumers, farmers, and businesses that import or process soybean products.
- If followed, products containing this specific soybean could no longer be imported for food or animal feed.
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How parliament voted
Passed on 8 July 2026466 for · 175 against · 16 abstention(s)
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EPP (Christian Democrats) Divided
64 for · 109 against · 2 abstentions
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S&D (Social Democrats) Divided
110 for · 8 against · 6 abstentions
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Renew (Liberals) Divided
37 for · 33 against · 4 abstentions
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ECR (Conservatives) Divided
59 for · 12 against · 1 abstention
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Patriots for Europe Divided
58 for · 13 against · 0 abstentions
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Greens/EFA Voted for
49 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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The Left Voted for
41 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Non-attached Divided
24 for · 0 against · 2 abstentions
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Europe of Sovereign Nations Divided
24 for · 0 against · 1 abstention
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🇩🇰 MEPs from Denmark
Divided6 for · 5 against · 4 abstentions
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