#Act4 AnimalsEU Yesterday the European Parliament has ratified the agreement between the EU and the US to modify the so-called “hormone-free beef” tariff-rate quota (TRQ) to allocate a significant volume of the quota solely to the US. New “hormone-free” beef quota is a threat to cattle welfare 29 November 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU The Environment Committee questioned Frans Timmermans, Dutch candidate for the European Green Deal portfolio, who states he is in favour of better animal welfare. Timmermans confirmed Vice-President of the Commission in charge of European Green Deal portfolio 8 October 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU 1 October 2019 is the last day for filing statements at the European Patent Office (EPO) against patents on conventionally bred plants and animals. EU Parliament and civil society organisations oppose patents on plants and animals 1 October 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU Two French MPs presented a report to the French parliamentary committee on European affairs on 17 July. The report recommended 27 measures to prevent the collapse of Europe’s fish resources. Two French MPs want their Parliament to discuss Europe’s overfishing problem 23 July 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU During a productive event yesterday in the European Parliament on animal welfare and the future of ethical trade, European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström supported the crucial need to better protect animals in EU trade policy. New opportunities to better protect and improve animal welfare in EU trade policy 19 October 2017 Eurogroup for Animals
