Comitology

Comitology Challenges by the Environment Committee – October 2025

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I’ve been remiss in not tracking every challenge by the EP.  This update brings things up to date. There are some common themes. A successful challenge is enhanced with cross-party support. If it gets past the Environment Committee, the Plenary will support it. As in previous Parliaments, objections centre on GMOs. The recent (October 2025) … Read more

Has there been a spike in secondary legislation under VDL I?

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There seems to be an impression that the EU is legislating more. And, even if it is is not passing more ordinary legislation, it is passing more secondary legislation. And, if that is not the case, the legislation that is being passed is more ‘transformative’. I’ve updated a previous post, on whether President von der … Read more

Comitology Challenge – 10th EP – ENVI Committee

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Comitology Challenges 10th EP – ENVI Committee Title – Shortened Procedure File and type Sponsor(s) Names/Groups Date in ENV Committee Vote Date in Plenary Vote in Plenary Commission’s Response MRLs for cyproconazole & spirodiclofen 2024/2759(RPS)  – RPS Christophe Clergeau (S&D), Anja Hazekamp (the Left), Martin Häusling (Greens), Michal Wiezik (Renew) 12.09.2024 For: 54, Against: 4, … Read more

First ENVI Comitology Challenge tabled

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This morning, the first comitology challenges were tabled and adopted in the 3rd meeting of the ENVI Committee. What was surprising was the cross-party support for the challenges on MRLs. Only the EPP abstained. The ECR and PfE joined the more traditional coalition of the Left, Greens, Renew and S&D. The vote in the Plenary … Read more