#Act4 AnimalsEU We welcome the EU initiative aiming at further embedding sustainability into corporate governance, however we call on the EU to include animal welfare within its scope. EU legislative proposal to enhance sustainable business practices must include animal welfare 22 February 2021
#Act4 AnimalsEU In a dispute opposing the EU and South Korea, a panel ruled that failure to implement aspirational Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) commitments contained in trade agreements does not mean failure to comply with the FTA. Ruling confirms strong language is needed in TSD chapters 5 February 2021
#Act4 AnimalsEU While the announcements made by the EU institutions on the revision of the so-called “Enforcement Regulation” on trade disputes foresaw stronger enforcement mechanisms for Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) provisions contained in trade agreements, the draft text adopted at the European Parliament’s plenary session on 21st January does not reflect the awaited progress. EU fails to strengthen enforcement of sustainable development provisions in EU FTAs 28 January 2021
#Act4 AnimalsEU EU and Chinese experts meet to discuss sustainability, food systems and resilience. Animal welfare could be the key to prevent future pandemics, as explained in a new report. New report presents key opportunities for the EU and China to partner up in driving animal welfare and prevent future pandemics 18 November 2020 Press Release
#Act4 AnimalsEU Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the launch of a consultation on the Trade policy review. This is a huge opportunity to make sure animal welfare is better addressed in the next EU Trade Strategy. Make sure the voices of animals are heard in the Trade Policy Review 31 July 2020
#Act4 AnimalsEU On Monday 15 June, Eurogroup for Animals held a webinar entitled “Animal welfare and SDGs: How should EU trade policy help?” and officially launched its report on “Animal Welfare, Trade and SDGs”. Using trade policy to promote animal welfare is crucial to achieve SDGs 22 June 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU Less than a week after the announcement of the free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay), on June 28, the dispute is gaining momentum. Why the Mercosur agreement is so criticized 4 July 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU On Sunday, the EU officially signed the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. The language it contains on animals is weak compared to the most recent EU FTAs, particularly as Vietnam is a key country for aquaculture and fisheries, and a recognised hotspot for wildlife trafficking. Eurogroup for Animals calls on the Parliament to raise concerns for animals in Vietnam 1 July 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU EU-US negotiations on eliminating tariffs for “industrial” goods will cover fish ad fish products. Fish and fish products to be included in EU-US tariff talks 18 February 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU Today, the European Parliament adopted the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. The animal-related provisions included in the agreement are weak. EU’s trade agreement with Singapore: ambitious implementation strategy for animals needed 13 February 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU The European Parliament has finally given its consent to the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (JEEPA), which unfortunately is a missed opportunity to advance the protection of animals. EU-Japan Trade Agreement is a fact, despite weak provisions on animal welfare 12 December 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU The EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA), entered in provisional application in January 2016 and came fully into force in September 2017. Eurogroup for Animals in Kyiv to discuss lack of progress on animal welfare 26 November 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
