MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Bovine tuberculosis: is a vaccine in sight? – E-000857/2025

Question for written answer  E-000857/2025/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Eric Sargiacomo (S&D)

Bovine tuberculosis continues to affect livestock across Europe, particularly in France.

British authorities have been providing regular updates on the possibility of a vaccine. The vaccine has reportedly entered the large-scale testing phase and it will likely receive marketing authorisation in the near future.

• 1.Given the potential authorisation of a vaccine in the UK, under what conditions could this vaccine be rolled out in the European Union?
• 2.Is the Commission communicating with the British authorities in order to prepare for this possibility?
• 3.To what extent has the European Food Safety Authority been consulted on the issue of bovine tuberculosis?

Submitted: 26.2.2025