#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 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 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 The Walloon Parliament unanimously adopted a motion opposing the draft trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay). Walloon Parliament adopts resolution against EU-Mercosur deal 6 February 2020
#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 WWF’s research shows that the EU’s fishing agreements with non-EU countries do not always contribute to sustainable fishing Unclear EU fishing deals compromise food security and sustainable seafood 15 November 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU Would a mandatory method-of-production label be compliant with the rules of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)? We say it could, and this is what we proposed at the WTO Public Forum on 11th October. Eurogroup for Animals launches its report on labelling at the WTO Public Forum 14 October 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#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 Four years into the Sustainable Development Goals, progress has been made in some areas, but monumental challenges remain Climate change threatens progress in sustainable development, warns new UN report 9 July 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU The European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur will likely close a trade agreement in coming weeks or months, Brazil’s Foreign Trade Secretary Lucas Ferraz said in an interview. EU, Mercosur to close deal defying global trade war, Brazil says 8 May 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU In an open letter, 600 European scientists and 300 indigenous groups are calling for the EU to insist on the respect for environmental and human rights standards in its current trade negotiations with Brazil. EU-Brazil trade should be more sustainable, 600 scientists say 3 May 2019
#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
