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