Strasbourg mobilisation calls for transparency on new GMO rules

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On 17 June, the European Parliament will vote on a proposal concerning the future regulation of plants developed through New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). Ahead of the vote, on 16 June, farmers, beekeepers, environmental organisations and citizens from across Europe will gather in Strasbourg to call for the preservation of key safeguards, including traceability, risk assessment and consumer labelling. The coalition, which includes BeeLife, believes these measures are essential to guarantee transparency, informed consumer choice and the coexistence of different farming systems. They also play a crucial role in enabling the monitoring and assessment of potential impacts on biodiversity and pollinators.

According to the organisations involved, the debate extends far beyond agricultural innovation. It concerns farmers’ rights, consumer information, the future of GMO-free value chains and the protection of ecosystems across Europe. Without effective traceability and monitoring tools, understanding and managing potential environmental impacts could become significantly more challenging.

The mobilisation sends a clear message to decision-makers: innovation should go hand in hand with transparency, accountability and environmental protection.

On behalf of BeeLife and representing the beekeeping sector, UNAF (Union Nationale de l’Apicolture Française) will take part in the Strasbourg mobilisation, bringing the voice of beekeepers and pollinator protection to this important European debate.

👉 To learn more about the mobilisation, the organisations involved and the concerns surrounding the proposed legislation, visit the campaign page of European Coordination Via Campesina.