Towards a New Regulatory Framework for GM Crops in the European Union

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Recognizing the potential of emerging biotechnologies, the European Economic Community was among the first to establish a regulatory framework in the 1980s, aiming to enhance collaboration, environmental safety, and health standards while fostering a promising industrial sector. However, by the late 1990s, various political and economic challenges hindered biotechnology's progress in Europe. This led to the development of a comprehensive set of regulations that, despite their technical rigor, did not prevent a subsequent crisis. In response, EU institutions began working on a new regulatory framework, initiated in March 2015. This third framework aims to provide the necessary guarantees for a healthy and sustainable biotechnology sector in the EU. Will it succeed where previous efforts fell short? What steps are needed for a successful outcome? This work features insights from a diverse group of experts, both European and non-European, who explore the historical context, current landscape, and potential futures of Genetically Modified Crops within the EU.