#Act4 AnimalsEU A new study published by the European Commission proposes an improved methodology to assess the impacts of EU free trade agreements (FTAs) on biodiversity, paving the way for more robust Sustainable Impact Assessments (SIAs) of EU FTAs and for the strengthening of Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) chapters. EU publishes new methodology to assess impact of trade on biodiversity 7 June 2021
#Act4 AnimalsEU The International trade committee of the European Parliament (INTA) adopted two Opinions on the EU’s Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies, linking animal welfare to sustainable development. Eurogroup For Animals calls on the European Commission to take stock of these Opinions and effectively put animal welfare at the core of the future EU trade and food policy. INTA calls to address the impact of trade on unsustainable farming & on biodiversity loss 22 April 2021
#Act4 AnimalsEU A study confirms our global food system, shaped by decades of increased meat production and market liberalisation, is the primary driver of biodiversity loss. Trade in animal products must be reduced to prevent further biodiversity loss 11 February 2021
#Act4 AnimalsEU French Prime Minister Jean Castex confirmed that France will oppose the ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade deal in its current shape. The statement comes after the release of the French Impact Assessment on the deal. France to oppose the ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade deal 22 September 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU Eurogroup for Animals believes that the EU-Mercosur agreement, as it stands now, is a bad deal for animals, nature and people. We must stop the ratification of this agreement, as it stands. What is at stake for animals in the EU-Mercosur Agreement? 22 June 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU The European Commission is awaiting formal notification that the Netherlands has rejected the EU-Mercosur trade deal. Dutch Parliament adopts a resolution against the ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade deal 8 June 2020