News in category International News
Posted on 18/04/2012
As decided by EU and Korea, Domestic Advisory Groups will monitor the implementation of the chapter on sustainable development included in the bilateral Trade Agreement. Today, Eurogroup for Animals is pleased and proud to announce it has been confirmed by the European Commission as a member of a Domestic Advisory Group. This decision offers a unique opportunity for animal welfare organisations to advise the Committee in charge of sustainable development.
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Posted on 16/04/2012
The European Commission has opened a public consultation to gather input from all stakeholder groups for the EU-US high level working group on jobs and growth. This consultation with a deadline for submission of 23 April 2012 aims to identify policies and measures to help increase EU-US trade and investment to support mutually beneficial job creation, economic growth and international competitiveness.
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Posted on 12/03/2012
Horrifying reports recently revealed that 2700 of the 5600 cattle that were carried from Brazil to Egypt to be slaughtered for food died on board the vessel Gracia Del Mar as result of extreme weather conditions in the Mediterranean and after being refused permission to dock at Port Said, Egypt. The health status of the surviving animals upon arrival was also noted as very poor.
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Posted on 31/01/2012
Clear evidence shows that animals transported from the EU to Turkey are subjected to horrific conditions at the border between Bulgaria and Turkey. Despite this fact, the welfare of these animals is continuously ignored by the competent authorities and Eurogroup urges the European Commission to take the necessary steps to suspend this inhumane trade immediately.
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Posted on 15/12/2011
In light of the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) ministerial meeting currently taking place in Geneva, Eurogroup for Animals urges all countries to stop the use of export subsidies to promote the trade in live animals over long distances and between countries.
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Posted on 03/11/2011
This week, Sonja Van Tichelen, Director of Eurogroup for Animals, is attending WSPA board meeting in London, UK. During this event, the new Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (2010-2014) has been presented. Described as very comprehensive, it provides also significant funding to protect all animals.
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