Plant variety rights, antimicrobials, end the cage age (May 21)
25-05-2021 - 10:12
The AGRI Members voted on the 'Extension of the term of Community plant variety rights for the species asparagus and the species groups flower bulbs, woody small fruits and woody ornamentals', on the 'Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625 as regards official controls on animals and products of animal origin exported from third countries to the Union to ensure compliance with the prohibition of certain uses of antimicrobials' and on the draft motion for a Resolution to the 'End the cage age' ECI.
MEPs voted on Mr Ruissen's legislative report. The Rapporteur welcomes the EC's proposal for this Regulation and suggested adopting it without amendments. The Commission's proposal aims to extend the term of protection of Community plant variety rights from 25 to 30 years for the species asparagus, and the species groups flower bulbs, woody small fruits and woody ornamentals. The Rapporteur underlines the importance of a well-functioning system of plant variety rights. MEPs then voted on Mr David's legislative opinion to ENVI report. The Rapporteur stresses the importance of harmonisation and complementation of the EU law related to controls on compliance with the rules on the use of antimicrobials in agriculture and foods. And finally, MEPs voted on a draft motion for a Resolution to the ECI's 'End the cage age". The Rapporteur is AGRI chair, Mr Lins. MEPs tabled 216 amendments. With the time limitation, it was possible to propose and agree on one compromise amendment.