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European Biotech Act and Accompanying Directive On Genetically Modified Micro-organisms
Current: European Biotech Act and accompanying Directive on genetically modified micro-organisms

European Biotech Act and accompanying Directive on genetically modified micro-organisms - Timeline

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Adopted on 18/03/2026 - Bureau decision date: 18/11/2025

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CCMI/257-EESC-2026

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Mandatory

Commission References

COM(2025) 1022 final 2025/0406 COD

COM(2025) 1022 final 2025/0406 COD

COM(2025) 1031 final 2025/0405 COD

Rapporteur

Joan ROGET ALEMANY

Employers - GR I

Spain

Co-rapporteur

Thomas STUDENT

(Germany

Plenary session number

604

Mar 18, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026
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