#Act4 AnimalsEU On Tuesday 16 June, Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan launched a Trade Policy Review. EU Trade Policy Review is an opportunity for the EU to better address animal welfare in trade 22 June 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Pets The seventh meeting of the EU Platform on Animal Welfare today saw the announcement that the European Commission is to mandate a new reference centre for ruminants and equines. New EU reference centre to finally remove the blinkers on equine welfare 15 June 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU Want to help Stop Pandemics and make Europe a safer and better place for animals and humans? Our ‘Stop Pandemics – Start here’ campaign 9 June 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU The European Commission has called on citizens and organisations to take part in an online consultation to gather information and views on the EU Animal Welfare Strategy 2012-2015. We don’t want another strategy. We want meaningful change for animals 9 April 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals Measures published by the European Commission yesterday to contain risks to health and animal welfare during the COVID-19 crisis may actually result in inappropriate checks on animals being transported. EC’s health and welfare measures for COVID-19 may pose further problems for animals transported alive 1 April 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
2020 marks the fortieth year that Eurogroup for Animals and its member organisations have been side by side, united behind one cause and jointly – step-by-step – achieving progress for animals. Setting the pace for another four decades making headway for animals 28 February 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU As the von der Leyen Commission begins its first working week in office, Eurogroup for Animals looks forward to the new term ahead and to working with several of the new Commissioners to give animals across our Union a good life. The new Commission must mark a new chapter for animals 2 December 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals Two new Scientific Opinions by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) identify many animal welfare problems likely to occur on poultry during slaughter and killing operations and propose measures to minimise and prevent them. Corrective, preventive measures needed after EFSA spots welfare hazards at poultry slaughter 15 November 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Wildlife How do you say ‘appropriate husbandry for captive lions’ in Bulgarian? Or in Polish, Spanish or German? Zoos Directive Good Practices Document now available in eight languages 16 October 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU Ursula von der Leyen will be the next President of the European Commission after a majority of MEPs voted in favour of her appointment tonight. Is the new President-elect of the Commission committed to making a change for animals? 16 July 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals In a special report on the development of plant proteins in the European Union, the European Commission recognizes that plant-based alternatives are gaining popularity in Europe. The European Commission supports the production of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy 23 November 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Pets The illegal dog trade is a booming industry all over Europe. 8 million puppies are annually needed to supply the demand making the online trade worth over more than 1 billion euros. Booming online puppy trade: Illegal, fraudulent and heartbreaking for dogs and buyers 22 November 2018 Eurogroup for Animals