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On 13 September, the European Parliament adopted its position on the European Commission’s proposal on deforestation-free products. Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the inclusion of more animal products in the scope of the legislation, but regrets the exclusion of dairy and farmed fish production industries, as well as all other natural ecosystems destroyed by EU-driven deforestation.

European Parliament calls for a more ambitious legislation on imported deforestation

On 9 September, 65 civil society organisations from South America sent a joint letter to Executive Vice President of the European Commission V. Dombrovskis and to European Commissioner S. Kyriakides explaining why the EU-Mercosur trade agreement as it stands is a bad deal for animals and the planet.

Civil Society Organisations from South America call on the European Commission to include animal welfare as a key component of the EU-Mercosur agreement

12 September 2022

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Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the European Commission's proposal on the revision of the geographical indications scheme for agricultural products, which identified that consumer concerns about animal welfare and sustainability are not adequately protected at present.

Animal Welfare Included in Geographical Indications Revision Proposal

21 July 2022

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Summer 2022 marks the third anniversary of the signature of the EU-Vietnam trade agreement, and the second of its implementation. Yet, during that period, the EU and Vietnam have not made any progress on animal welfare cooperation.

EU and Vietnam should make use of their trade agreement to advance animal welfare

With the start of the Czech presidency, the ratification of concluded trade agreements is becoming a higher priority. Eurogroup for Animals calls on the Member States not to rush the conclusion of the EU-Mercosur agreement, unless it is substantially improved. Rather, the EU should consider the negotiation of an alternative agreement based on the principles of cooperation and sustainable trade.

Eurogroup for Animals calls on Member States not to rush the ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade deal

5 July 2022

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Yesterday, the EU and New Zealand concluded a political agreement on their future trade deal. While the content of the provisions on animal welfare cooperation is still unknown, Eurogroup for Animals strongly welcomes the introduction of an animal welfare-based condition in the tariff-rate quota opened for New Zealand beef.

EU-New Zealand trade agreement marks another step in the right direction for animals

1 July 2022

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Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the revision of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) agreed by the European Parliament and the Council as it will include animal welfare in the scope of reporting duties required from relevant businesses.

Reformed EU rules on extra-financial reporting will cover animal welfare

30 June 2022

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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

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Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the discussions at the last AGRIFISH Council confirming the ability to extend the application of EU animal welfare standards to imports, and therefore calls for the revised EU animal welfare rules to envisage such an approach.

Mirror measures for animal welfare are a possibility, confirm EU Member States

21 June 2022

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The Czech presidency of the Council will start on 1 July, and the pressure is high to start ratification of the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) that have already been concluded by the EU, including the modernised EU-Mexico Global Agreement. Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the inclusion in this FTA of a standalone chapter on animal welfare but calls on the EU and Mexico to postpone the ratification of this agreement until the EU adopts legislation tackling the negative effects that unconditional trade liberalisation has on animals, people and the planet.

Eurogroup for Animals calls on the EU to avoid a quick ratification of the modernised EU-Mexico trade agreement

17 June 2022

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A leaked version of the report, commissioned by the EC, on the application of EU health and environmental standards to imports of agricultural and food products confirmed that there is space to extend the application of EU animal welfare standards to imported goods, in line with the recent study by the renowned Delors Institute.

Animal welfare and Mirror Measures: Eurogroup for Animals calls for revised EU animal welfare rules to apply to imports

The EU’s initiative on the application of EU standards to imported agricultural products has received widespread support from animal welfare organisations around the world. If enacted, the measures would ensure that European consumption does not fuel unsustainable production beyond its borders and, with local support, it could also lead to improved animal welfare abroad.

Non-EU Animal Protection Organisations Call on the EU to Adopt Mirror Measures on Animal Welfare

19 April 2022

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European Parliament calls for a more ambitious legislation on imported deforestation

Civil Society Organisations from South America call on the European Commission to include animal welfare as a key component of the EU-Mercosur agreement

Animal Welfare Included in Geographical Indications Revision Proposal

EU and Vietnam should make use of their trade agreement to advance animal welfare

Eurogroup for Animals calls on Member States not to rush the ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade deal

EU-New Zealand trade agreement marks another step in the right direction for animals

Reformed EU rules on extra-financial reporting will cover animal welfare

European Commission proposal to strengthen Trade & Sustainable Development Chapters falls short

Mirror measures for animal welfare are a possibility, confirm EU Member States

Eurogroup for Animals calls on the EU to avoid a quick ratification of the modernised EU-Mexico trade agreement

Animal welfare and Mirror Measures: Eurogroup for Animals calls for revised EU animal welfare rules to apply to imports

Non-EU Animal Protection Organisations Call on the EU to Adopt Mirror Measures on Animal Welfare

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