#Act4 AnimalsEU Member States have this week signalled their approval for the European Commission’s Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies — two key pillars of the new, flagship, European Green Deal. Member States give the green light to EC’s Green Deal plans 23 October 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Debate on EU animal welfare label aired by the German TV channel ZDF. Debate on EU animal welfare label at the German TV 7 September 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals EU fisheries ministers have again agreed to overfish several species, including cod. EU fisheries ministers ignore science and approve overfishing in 2020 20 December 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
On 24 October, the EU tabled plans to significantly reduce total allowable catches (TACs) in the North-East Atlantic and the North Sea for fish stocks such as cod, which are at risk of collapse. Commission sets out 2020 fishing quotas that miss sustainability targets 28 October 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals Today’s Agri-Fish Council meeting saw a debate on live animal transport by the ministers in attendance, with the majority supporting Commissioner Andriukaitis’ call for the suspension of journeys during summer. Commissioner Andriukaitis: “Let’s not lag behind Australia in stopping live transport in summer" 15 July 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
