#Act4 AnimalsEU EU citizens consider that ensuring the EU’s environmental and health standards are respected in trade policy is a top priority, according to the latest Eurobarometer published on Wednesday 20 November. EU citizens want more consideration of environmental and health standards in EU trade policy 2 December 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU As the von der Leyen Commission begins its first working week in office, Eurogroup for Animals looks forward to the new term ahead and to working with several of the new Commissioners to give animals across our Union a good life. The new Commission must mark a new chapter for animals 2 December 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU The Finnish Presidency of the Council of the European Union starts today, with the advancement of animal welfare included in their Presidency Programme. Finnish Presidency has positive plans for animals 1 July 2019 Eurogroup for Animals Press Release
#Act4 Wildlife European citizens would like better protection for endangered animals and plants, according to a new Eurobarometer survey. EU citizens want better protection of endangered animals in the EU 14 May 2019 Eurogroup for Animals Press Release
#Act4 FarmAnimals For European citizens, animal welfare is as important as freedom of expression and more important than combating corruption when stating their top priorities for the future of Europe. The future of Europe means more animal welfare, say Europe’s citizens 8 May 2019 Eurogroup for Animals Press Release
#Act4 AnimalsEU Tomorrow, Eurogroup for Animals will launch its VoteforAnimals2019 campaign to put animal welfare at the heart of the next European elections. VoteForAnimals2019 offers opportunity for MEP candidates to (re)connect with citizens and win votes 13 February 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals In an audit assessing the European Commission and Member States’ actions towards improving farm animal welfare, the European Court of Auditors calls for more effective spending of animal welfare funds and improved enforcement efforts. European Court of Auditors report calls for greater animal welfare impact 14 November 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled today that provisions on sustainable development are now an integral part of the common commercial policy of the EU and so are within the EU’s exclusive competence. ECJ Ruling: Member States given no say on wildlife protection in trade 16 May 2017 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU Science on animal welfare progresses every day. Yet, we have seen progress on EU animal welfare policies and legislation stagnating, leaving aside science and the benefits it brings to animals and humans. European Parliament study damns hiatus in EU animal welfare law 30 January 2017 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals Eurogroup for Animals launches a new campaign, #StopTheTrucks. It aims to address the many shortcomings of the current live animal transportation rules, which leave many animals unprotected, sick or dead during transport. #StopTheTrucks: End long distance live animal transportation 21 March 2016 Eurogroup for Animals
