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.of Eurogroup for Animals
Member organisations
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Our members
"Putting members at the core of our work” has been the motto of our organisation since 2014.
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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.
Keri Tietge
Aquatic Animals Policy Officer
Inês Grenho Ajuda
Josef Pfabigan
CEO, FOUR PAWS
Camilla Björkbom
Iwona Mertin
Valentyna Vozna
Roberto Bennati
Sophie De Jonckheere
Philip Lymbery, President
José Luis Murillo
Political Adviser Spain
Giovanna Lastrucci
Tim Robinson
Shannon Huggard
Imane Aeraki
Dr Elena Nalon
Maja Lisac
Executive Assistant to the CEO and Membership Assistant
Daniel Pérez Vega
Jacopo Moccia
David van Gennep
Bernard Van Heuverswyn
Mpho Mary Hlalele
Marie Cochet
Francis Maugère
Benny Andersson, Treasurer
Elise Fleury
Elly von Jessen
Political Affairs Officer Netherlands
Hanna Klosinska
Political Adviser Poland
Nick Clark
Ann De Greef
Gemma Willemsen, Vice-President
Flavia Piccari
Political Officer Italy
Chris Sherwood
Iza Arrieta
Andreas Erler
Carlos Jalil
Maya Cygańska
Alejandro Gil
Léa Badoz
Valérie Sturm
Political Adviser Germany
Marta Klimczak
Jessie Fernandes
Political Adviser France
Laurence Walder
Sami Säynevirta
Myriam Vanderzwalmen
Esther Bergmark
Jonathan Sander
Doug Waley
Aquatic Animals Senior Specialist
Sarah Bedson
Daniela Yamamoto
Susanna Blattner
Aurélie Cassart
Beta Ferro
Ellen Greve
Jürgen Plinz
Stephanie Ghislain
Lena Rohn
Julia Pochat
Bethania Malmberg
Agnese Marcon
Laura Demaude
Luísa Bastos
Laura Edwards
Political Officer Ireland
Theresa Bonnici
Press Officer
Sandra Moreau
Dirk Verdonk
Ruby Le Galle
Cristina Lopez-Perea
Political Adviser
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.