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