Brussels, Belgium
June 16, 2026

Yesterday, the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Climate and Food Safety (COMENVI) voted in favour of the trilogue compromise on plants obtained through certain New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), marking a significant milestone towards the adoption of a new EU framework for innovative plant breeding.

Euroseeds welcomes this positive vote, which brings Europe closer to providing farmers and breeders with access to science-based innovation that can help address climate change, strengthen food security, improve sustainability, and enhance the competitiveness of European agriculture.

“This is a major step forward for European agriculture and a clear recognition that plant breeding innovation must be part of Europe’s toolbox to find solutions to the challenges facing our agri-food system,” said Garlich von Essen, Secretary General & CEO of Euroseeds.

With the plenary vote expected in two days, Euroseeds calls on all Members of the European Parliament to support the compromise text and ensure its swift adoption.

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Website: http://www.euroseeds.org

Published: June 16, 2026