#Act4 AnimalsEU Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s communication on the review of Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) Chapters. The fact that such a review was made ahead of schedule is appreciated considering the need to ensure coherence between the EU’s ambitious Green Deal agenda and its trade policy. Yet, the proposals fall short of what’s needed to ensure trade policy does not hinder our transition towards sustainable food systems. European Commission proposal to strengthen Trade & Sustainable Development Chapters falls short 22 June 2022
#Act4 AnimalsEU As the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit approaches, we are delighted to invite you to join Eurogroup for Animals and The Good Lobby on September 21st, from 11am to 1pm CET, to discuss the intersection of animal welfare and trade in international policymaking. High-Level Event: The Intersection of Trade and Animal Welfare in Sustainable Food Systems 31 August 2021
#Act4 AnimalsEU A new study published by the European Commission proposes an improved methodology to assess the impacts of EU free trade agreements (FTAs) on biodiversity, paving the way for more robust Sustainable Impact Assessments (SIAs) of EU FTAs and for the strengthening of Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) chapters. EU publishes new methodology to assess impact of trade on biodiversity 7 June 2021
#Act4 AnimalsEU On 20 May, EU trade ministers will adopt their conclusions on the Trade Policy Review. As the review failed to address the impact of trade on animals, and to adapt EU trade policy to the challenges we face in the 21st century, we call on the EU to make a u-turn and finally ensure that its trade policy does not fuel unsustainable trade. Renegotiating the EU-Mercosur agreement to align the FTA with the objectives expressed in the Farm to Fork Strategy would be a first step in the right direction. The EU should make the EU-Mercosur Agreement compatible with the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork strategy 20 May 2021
#Act4 AnimalsEU On May 6th, Eurogroup for Animals and FIAPO (the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations) jointly hosted a webinar on the theme “Planting the Animal Welfare Seed in EU-India Trade Relations”, ahead of the EU-Indian Summit that was held on May 8th where India and the EU announced they will relaunch negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA). New report presents key recommendations on EU-India animal welfare cooperation as trade negotiations resume 12 May 2021
#Act4 AnimalsEU Join us on Thursday, May 6, 2021 to discuss animal welfare in the context of the EU-India trade relations! Event - Planting the Animal Welfare Seed in EU - India Trade Relations 14 April 2021
#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 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
