#Act4 AnimalsEU While it seemed impossible back in July, now the opposition to the EU-Mercosur deal is building up among Member States due to the dramatic fires caused by deforestation and the lack of action of Brazilian President Bolsonaro. Opposition to EU-Mercosur deal is growing 2 September 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU Since the provisional entry into force of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in September 2017, Canadian beef imports into the EU have rocketed from 267 tons in 2016 to 909 tons in 2018. Canada’s new rules on animal transport fall very short 10 March 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU On Wednesday 19 September, Eurogroup for Animals – as part of a coalition of NGOs – has called on Members of the European Parliament to put on hold the ratification of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (JEEPA) until real progress is made to strengthen “Trade and Sustainable Development” (TSD) Chapters. NGO coalition asks the European Parliament to pause free trade agreement with Japan 21 September 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU On 5 September, Eurogroup for Animals – jointly with Transport & Environment, Fern and Humane Society International Europe – launched a study realized by the four NGOs on “Trade and Sustainable Development” (TSD) provisions in EU Free Trade Agreements. Eurogroup for Animals launches a study on biodiversity provisions in EU FTAs 6 September 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU This week, at the occasion of the Expert group meeting on Trade Negotiations, the Commission gave an overview of the implementation status of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA). EU will suggest animal welfare to Canada as one of the areas for Regulatory Cooperation 16 July 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 Throughout CETA negotiations, Eurogroup for Animals has advocated for effective animal welfare provisions which seemed within reach, given Canada’s ideological and cultural similarity with the EU. However, the opportunity was missed, leaving animals worse off after today’s approval of the CETA agreement by the European Parliament (408 votes in favour, 254 against, 33 abstentions). Bad deal for animals: European Parliament approves CETA 15 February 2017 Eurogroup for Animals
