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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13905
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EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PLENARY / Gmos

European Parliament opposes three market authorisations

08/07/2026 (Agence Europe) – The European Parliament adopted, on Wednesday 8 July, three objections to draft market authorisations for new genetically modified organisms (GMOs), in accordance with Rule 115(2) and (3) of its Rules of Procedure. The objections concern the genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 (460 votes in favour of the objection, 189 against and 14 abstentions), the genetically modified soybean MON 87705 (466 votes in favour, 175 against and 16 abstentions), as well as the genetically modified maize DP202216 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9 and certain of its sub-combinations (417 votes in favour, 167 against and 15 abstentions). Through these votes, MEPs are asking the European Commission not to authorise these GMOs, citing in particular concerns linked to their potential impacts on health and the environment, and the risk assessment. (LC)

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SECURITY - DEFENCE
NATO: allied countries’ leaders highlight unity despite Donald Trump’s threats
UKRAINE: Allies commit at least €140 billion in aid to Ukraine for 2026/2027
GREENLAND: Greenland is not for sale, Mette Frederiksen reiterates
WAR IN MIDDLE EAST
MIDDLE EAST: Kaja Kallas laments exchange of fire between Iran and United States
EXTERNAL ACTION
TRADE: after new US trade threats, voices are raised to defend Spain and question implementation of ‘Turnberry’
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PLENARY
EMU: “Digital euro offers greater privacy” insists Fernando Navarrete ahead of vote confirming European Parliament negotiating mandates
HEALTH: Ebola epidemic – Hadja Lahbib recalls that European Union remains vigilant, despite a risk that remains “very low”
TRADE: modernised trade agreement with Mexico presented as strong signal in favour of multilateralism approved by European Parliament
CIVIL PROTECTION: MEPs call on Commission to address shortcomings in Europe’s wildfire preparedness
TRANSPORT: military mobility – European Parliament clears way for interinstitutional negotiations and hopes for an agreement by year-end
AGRICULTURE/ENERGY: European Parliament rejects classification of soybean oil as a high ILUC-risk feedstock
MIDDLE EAST: MEPs deplore persistent EU inaction in Gaza and West Bank
SERBIA: European Parliament criticises democratic backsliding in Serbia and several EU countries oppose opening new cluster of accession negotiations
UKRAINE: according to European Parliament, Ukraine’s European integration is “strategic priority” for Union
MOLDOVA: European Parliament welcomes Moldova’s “exemplary commitment” on path towards EU membership
GMOs: European Parliament opposes three market authorisations
ANIMAL HEALTH: bluetongue - MEPs withdraw objection to delegated regulation
ENVIRONMENT: European Parliament rejects objection on lead in fishing gear
SECTORAL POLICIES
CLIMATE: free allowances after 2034, CORSIA system for aviation – changes European Commission is considering in its revision of ETS system
COMPETITIVENESS: SME FINANCING – EU27 ministers invited to create incentives for institutional investors and ease constraints
AGRICULTURE: EU Livestock Strategy elicits mixed reactions from stakeholders
DIGITAL: MEPs cast doubt on Ireland’s neutrality in digital files and call on Commission to act
HOME AFFAIRS: despite request from several MEPs, Ursula von der Leyen rules out, for now, any suspension of Israel’s visa-free regime
HOME AFFAIRS: Europol denies using secret databases by circumventing rules on personal data protection
HEALTH: reform of pharmaceutical legislation – European Medicines Agency accelerates assessment of treatment for pancreatic cancer
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
FINANCE: “It is now necessary to change pace”, Dublin believes on ‘MISP’ legislative package
EMU: Spain suggests creating financial mechanism that would allow EU to benefit from safe asset issuer status
BANKS/FINANCE: ESRB and European supervisory authorities urge financial entities to protect themselves against risks linked to frontier AI models
INSTITUTIONAL
BUDGET: MFF 2028-2034 – Irish Presidency focuses discussion on ‘revenue’ side of budget equation
FRANCE: after Marine Le Pen’s conviction for embezzlement of EU public funds, maintaining her candidacy raises concerns at European level
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - SOCIETAL ISSUES
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: Pride marches - European organisers and ILGA-Europe call on EU to see restrictions as signs of democratic backsliding
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: European Network on Independent Living publishes its report and highlights progress on independent living
BREACHES OF EU LAW
DIGITAL: Commission refers Ireland, Spain, France and Netherlands to CJEU over failure to transpose cybersecurity rules
INTERNAL MARKET: recognition of professional qualifications – European Commission refers Madrid to Court of Justice of EU
EMPLOYMENT: discrimination against public-sector teachers on open-ended contracts – Greece referred to Court of Justice of EU
INTERNAL MARKET: late payments - Romania before EU Court of Justice over failure to pay pharmacies
BANKS: Spain referred to Court of Justice of EU over failure to transpose ‘Daisy Chain’ Directive
INTERNAL MARKET: restrictions on price margins – Commission refers Hungary to CJEU over restrictions affecting non-Hungarian companies
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU
COMPETITION/DIGITAL: General Court of EU confirms designation of Apple as ‘gatekeeper’ for App Store and its iOS operating system
STATE AID: General Court of EU upholds Italian aid scheme for airlines affected by Covid-19 pandemic
NEWS BRIEFS
COMPETITION: flu vaccines – European Commission invites interested parties to comment on possible abuse of dominant position by Sanofi
JUSTICE: European Public Prosecutor’s Office secures conviction of 57 people over €1.7 million fraud involving European agricultural subsidies in Greece
DIGITAL: European Commission calls for changes to French bill restricting minors’ access to social networks
HEALTH: European Commission and European Medicines Agency sign working arrangement with New Zealand Ministry of Health