Today, Wednesday, the Environment Committee (ENVI) will vote on the EU Commission’s proposal to relax the rules on new genetic engineering techniques. It seems that a majority in favor of the proposal is likely, but not guaranteed, according to reports from the relevant MEPs. There are two opposing sides within the Committee: The conservative EPP as well as the right-wing populist and far-right camp support the proposal. In contrast, the Social Democrats (S&D), Greens and Left have voiced clear criticism. The three groups want to vote against the compromise text, which rapporteur Jessica Polfjärd is putting to the vote and which remains close to the Commission proposal in terms of content.