We challenge decision-makers to bring about positive change, and deliver coordinated advocacy and campaigns at EU level.
Our vision
A Europe that values and respects animals as sentient beings.
Our mission
As the pan-European animal protection organisation, the primary focus of Eurogroup for Animals is to work in the interest of animals towards a society in which they are valued and respected as sentient beings. Thanks to a united network, we protect animals by achieving better legislation, highest standards, enforcement and by driving societal change.
The voice for animals in Europe
For over 40 years, we have worked with our members to measurably improve the protection of animals.
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Our members
"Putting members at the core of our work” has been the motto of our organisation since 2014.
Our team
Our board consists of representatives from full member organisations.
Our team is grouped by policy area or by horizontal teams that work across all the dossiers.
Laurence Walder
Laura Edwards
Political Officer Ireland
Gemma Willemsen, Vice-President
Theresa Bonnici
Press Officer
Camilla Björkbom
Jürgen Plinz
José Luis Murillo
Political Adviser Spain
Iwona Mertin
Sophie De Jonckheere
Chris Sherwood
Dr Elena Nalon
Léa Badoz
Maja Lisac
Executive Assistant to the CEO and Membership Assistant
Luísa Bastos
Alejandro Gil
Nick Clark
Bernard Van Heuverswyn
Valérie Sturm
Political Adviser Germany
Mpho Mary Hlalele
Marta Klimczak
Ann De Greef
Francis Maugère
Benny Andersson, Treasurer
Daniel Pérez Vega
Philip Lymbery, President
Jonathan Sander
Imane Aeraki
Cristina Lopez-Perea
Political Adviser
Susanna Blattner
Doug Waley
Aquatic Animals Senior Specialist
Marie Cochet
Jacopo Moccia
David van Gennep
Sandra Moreau
Flavia Piccari
Political Officer Italy
Myriam Vanderzwalmen
Iza Arrieta
Maya Cygańska
Sami Säynevirta
Esther Bergmark
Dirk Verdonk
Julia Pochat
Hanna Klosinska
Political Adviser Poland
Ruby Le Galle
Beta Ferro
Shannon Huggard
Elise Fleury
Giovanna Lastrucci
Carlos Jalil
Valentyna Vozna
Stephanie Ghislain
Jessie Fernandes
Political Adviser France
Keri Tietge
Aquatic Animals Policy Officer
Laura Demaude
Ellen Greve
Lena Rohn
Andreas Erler
Josef Pfabigan
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Agnese Marcon
Daniela Yamamoto
Elly von Jessen
Political Affairs Officer Netherlands
Sarah Bedson
Inês Grenho Ajuda
Roberto Bennati
Tim Robinson
Bethania Malmberg
Aurélie Cassart
The European Parliament and us
As the leading animal welfare organisation in the EU, Eurogroup for Animals has been the secretariat for the Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals since its inauguration.
