The media and animal welfare organizations once again highlighted grievances in long animal transports to third countries. 

Minister of Consumer Protection Ursula Nonnemacher said: “We will not ignore these grievances. Animal transport can only be carried out if absolutely necessary and if it is carried out in compliance with the requirements of the animal transport law. We must finally end animal suffering. Transport companies must demonstrably ensure animal welfare during transport. Otherwise, animal transport is not possible."

Brandenburg already tightened the requirement for the handling of long, cross-border animal transports in March of the year. "We will continue to increase the requirements for the plausibility check for handling animal transports using the options available to us, without having any legislative competence in the country," said Nonnemacher .