On 25 June 2025, the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) adopted a report highlighting the strategic importance of the biotechnology and bioproduction sectors for Europe’s future competitiveness and sustainability. MEPs underscore the need to streamline and harmonise existing and upcoming initiatives related to biotechnology and biomanufacturing to strengthen the industry. With a view towards a future EU Biotech Act, they urge the Commission to ensure coherence across all legislative measures affecting these sectors, facilitating efficient scale-up and commercialisation of research and development results.
ITRE Committee adopts report on biotechnology and bioproduction sectors in Europe
