MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Protection of pollinators: authorisation of pesticide substances – E-002821/2025

Question for written answer  E-002821/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Martin Hojsík (Renew), Tomislav Sokol (PPE), Christophe Clergeau (S&D)

In its resolution on the revised Pollinators Initiative – A new deal for pollinators[1] Parliament reminded the Commission and the Member States of its objection to the implementing act[2] and of the need to increase pollinator protection in the pesticide authorisation process.

• 1.Can the Commission confirm that, together with the members of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, it takes a scientific approach to the protection of individual species, including possible risk extrapolation between species?
• 2.How will the Commission address the higher sensitivity and protection needs of wild pollinators, in comparison to Apis mellifera?
• 3.Can the Commission share its updated timeline for the approval of the Bee Guidance Document?

Submitted: 10.7.2025

• [1] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2023-0441_EN.html.
• [2] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2019-0041_EN.html.