1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Required Report:Required-Public Distribution Date:December 18,2025 Report Number:GM2025-0023 Report Name:Biotechnology and Other New Production Technolo
2、gies Annual Country:Germany Post:Berlin Report Category:Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Prepared By:Katarina von Witzke Approved By:Matthew Snyder Report Highlights:Genetically-engineered(GE)products are highly politicized in Germany.Despite an openness to innovation,agricultural
3、 biotechnology faces significant challenges in Germany due to mixed societal and governmental attitudes.Regulatory frameworks,shaped by EU directives,heavily influence Germanys approach to biotechnology,including stringent approval processes and trade barriers.The newly formed coalition government,c
4、omposed of the Christian Democratic Union(CDU)and Social Democratic Party(SPD),has yet to establish a unified position on New Genomic Techniques(NGTs),reflecting internal divisions within the governing parties.Recent studies indicate a gradual shift in public opinion,with some surveys showing increa
5、sed acceptance of New Genomic Techniques,particularly among older demographics.However,other surveys highlight continued strong consumer demand for labeling and traceability of products derived from these techniques.Executive Summary:Germany is the most populous and economically powerful country in
6、the European Union(EU).It is influential in agricultural policy,both within the EU and globally.Germans are generally open to new technology and willing to innovate,but farming and especially agricultural biotechnology occupies a unique political space.German society is conflicted regarding agricult