A coalition of European and international agricultural organizations says the vote supports evidence-based policymaking and protects Europe’s soy value chain.
A broad coalition representing farmers, cooperatives, seed companies, feed manufacturers, processors, biodiesel producers and commodity traders welcomed the European Parliament’s vote objecting to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2680.
Vote Supports Policy Coherence
The regulation would have classified soybean oil as a high indirect land-use change risk feedstock under the Renewable Energy Directive. The coalition says Parliament’s objection sends a clear signal in favour of evidence-based policymaking and better alignment between renewable energy, agriculture and food security goals.
Soy Value Chain Gains Certainty
The organizations say the outcome helps safeguard the competitiveness and resilience of Europe’s soy value chain, providing greater certainty for farmers, processors, feed manufacturers and other stakeholders that rely on soybeans and soybean-derived products, according to a press release.
Soybeans are seen as an important part of the EU’s efforts to increase domestic protein production, strengthen food and feed security, and reduce dependence on imported raw materials.
Coalition Calls for Science-Based Framework
Looking ahead, the coalition is urging the European Commission to develop a transparent, scientifically robust and coherent framework that supports climate and energy goals while enabling sustainable growth in European protein production.
