Despite this unwelcome development, EU member countries retain the right to ban the cultivation of genetically modified crops in all or part of their territories. This follows a decision by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) earlier this year which allows member states to prohibit GMO cultivation without providing a specific justification, provided the authorization holder does not object. The ECJ ruled that such bans are proportionate, non-discriminatory, and compatible with EU law.
To read how genetically modified crops aren’t a solution to climate change, despite what the biotech industry says, see this news story on our website.
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May 22, 2026The EU Has Authorized the Import and Processing of Four More Lines of GMO Crops
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The European Commission has approved four genetically modified crops for use in the food and animal feed industries. These are two genetically modified lines of cotton, one line each of corn and soybeans.
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Despite this unwelcome development, EU member countries retain the right to ban the cultivation of genetically modified crops in all or part of their territories. This follows a decision by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) earlier this year which allows member states to prohibit GMO cultivation without providing a specific justification, provided the authorization holder does not object. The ECJ ruled that such bans are proportionate, non-discriminatory, and compatible with EU law.
To read how genetically modified crops aren’t a solution to climate change, despite what the biotech industry says, see this news story on our website.
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