EU genetic engineering • Table.Briefings

January 30th, 2026

NGT: EU reform clears another hurdle

The EU Parliament’s Environment Committee has approved the liberalization of new genetic engineering techniques. A decisive vote in plenary is still pending.

By Julia Dahm

News | NGT

December 23rd, 2025

NGT: Reactions to the first German abstention in Brussels by the conservative/social democrat coalition government

The German coalition government is divided over a planned relaxation of EU genetic engineering legislation. While the research and agriculture ministries welcome the plans, Environment Minister Carsten Schneider calls them a serious mistake.

By Henrike Schirmacher

Pflanzenzuechtung, Labor, Glaeser mit Setzlingen

News | Green genetic engineering

December 18th, 2025

Genetic engineering: “Yes” from German government uncertain shortly before EU vote

For years, researchers and organizations such as the DFG and Leopoldina have been campaigning to amend the EU’s genetic engineering legislation in order to exploit new plant breeding techniques. Before an initial vote on Friday, statements by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space have been vague.

By Anne Brüning and Julia Dahm

Talk of the Town | NGT

December 5th, 2025

NGT trilogue agreement: What happens next

After lengthy negotiations, the reform of EU genetic engineering legislation has almost reached the finish line. However, approval in the EU Parliament and Council cannot be taken for granted. Meanwhile, reactions to the agreement vary widely.

By Julia Dahm

News | NGT

November 28th, 2025

NGT: A decision could be imminent in the trialogue

The decisive round of negotiations in Brussels on the deregulation of new genomic techniques may be imminent. The German government is still holding back from a clear position. Proponents and opponents of liberalization are using the remaining time for their own interests.

By Julia Dahm

News | NGT

October 14th, 2025

New genetic engineering: EU negotiations enter the next round

After some delay, negotiations on relaxing EU genetic engineering legislation are continuing. However, important hurdles have not yet been overcome.

By Julia Dahm