We challenge decision-makers to bring about positive change, and deliver coordinated advocacy and campaigns at EU level.
Our vision
A Europe that values and respects animals as sentient beings.
Our mission
As the pan-European animal protection organisation, the primary focus of Eurogroup for Animals is to work in the interest of animals towards a society in which they are valued and respected as sentient beings. Thanks to a united network, we protect animals by achieving better legislation, highest standards, enforcement and by driving societal change.
The voice for animals in Europe
For over 40 years, we have worked with our members to measurably improve the protection of animals.of Eurogroup for Animals
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Our members
"Putting members at the core of our work” has been the motto of our organisation since 2014.
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Our board consists of representatives from full member organisations.
Our team is grouped by policy area or by horizontal teams that work across all the dossiers.
Julia Pochat
Iwona Mertin
Laura Demaude
Bethania Malmberg
Douglas Waley
Aquatic Animals Senior Specialist
Léa Badoz
Giovanna Lastrucci
Alejandro Gil
Jacopo Moccia
Philip Lymbery, President
Marie Cochet
Josef Pfabigan
CEO, FOUR PAWS
Elise Fleury
Sandra Moreau
Andreas Erler
Sami Säynevirta
Hanna Klosinska
Political Adviser Poland
Daniel Pérez Vega
Sarah Bedson
Aurélie Cassart
Sophie De Jonckheere
Valérie Sturm
Political Adviser Germany
Gemma Willemsen, Vice-President
Ann De Greef
Marta Klimczak
Laurence Walder
Francis Maugère
Jürgen Plinz
Susanna Blattner
Lena Rohn
Beta Ferro
David van Gennep
Theresa Bonnici
Press Officer
Esther Bergmark
Valentyna Vozna
Flavia Piccari
Political Officer Italy
Bernard Van Heuverswyn
Laura Edwards
Political Officer Ireland
Camilla Björkbom
Dr Elena Nalon
Mpho Mary Hlalele
Roberto Bennati
Iza Arrieta
Jonathan Sander
Tim Robinson
Elly von Jessen
Political Affairs Officer Netherlands
Ruby Le Galle
Dirk Verdonk
Shannon Huggard
José Luis Murillo
Political Adviser Spain
Keri Tietge
Aquatic Animals Policy Officer
Maya Cygańska
Nick Clark
Stephanie Ghislain
Agnese Marcon
Luísa Bastos
Myriam Vanderzwalmen
Maja Lisac
Executive Assistant to the CEO and Membership Assistant
Inês Grenho Ajuda
Daniela Yamamoto
Jessie Fernandes
Political Adviser France
Chris Sherwood
Benny Andersson, Treasurer
Imane Aeraki
Ellen Greve
Carlos Jalil
Cristina Lopez-Perea
The European Parliament and us
As the leading animal welfare organisation in the EU, Eurogroup for Animals has been the secretariat for the Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals since its inauguration.