Posted on 04/05/2012
The European Commission is currently collecting data from EU Member States on their level of compliance with Directive (EC) 2001/88 for the protection of pigs, which among other requirements introduces a ban on the use of individual stalls for pregnant sows and gilts as of 1 January 2013.
Posted on 03/05/2012
A new independent scientific report, released today, has resulted in calls for an EU-wide ban on exotic pet markets to protect animal welfare, public health and biodiversity. The report, commissioned by the Animal Protection Agency, International Animal Rescue, Eurogroup for Animals and other European animal protection groups, was this week presented to Caroline Lucas MP and Keith Taylor MEP.
Posted on 27/04/2012
The European Commission’s Food and Veterinary Office published the disappointing outcome of an audit carried out in Italy from 9 to 18 November 2011.
Posted on 23/04/2012
Eurogroup welcomes today’s adoption of the draft report on the EU biodiversity strategy to 2020 by the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The report, drafted by Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy MEP, calls for biodiversity to be considered and integrated in all other EU policy fields including the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) which are currently being reviewed. This vote sends a strong message on the interconnectivity of fisheries, land use, health, welfare and trade policy and the need for a holistic approach to biodiversity conservation.
Posted on 20/04/2012
The European Commission is holding today a full-day conference on "Local agriculture and short food supply chains" which will explore ways and means to mobilise and value the economic potential of local agriculture and short food supply chains.
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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