Campaign group voices concern over animal welfare
By Martin Banks Campaigners say the European Union must support farmers meet the “highest” animal welfare standards.
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February 7, 2025 Demands made for improvements to animal welfare
By Martin Banks The modernisation of animal welfare legislation is “an opportunity we should not miss,” says an EU Commissioner. Olivér Várhelyi, who is responsible for Health and Animal Welfare, was speaking during an event bringing together farmers, businesses, policymakers and NGOs at Residence Palace in Brussels on 5 February. “It is an opportunity to improve welfare, respond to citizens’ […]
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November 4, 2024 Renewed demands for better animal welfare at EU level
By Martin Banks Campaign group Compassion in World Farming is calling for improved animal welfare at EU level.
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September 30, 2024 Animal campaigners welcome role of new commissioner
By Martin Banks The new EU Commission will include a Commissioner dedicated to Animal Welfare. The move was “very positively” welcomed by animal protection NGOs. They say it will allow for “better prioritisation of the topic, in line with the demands of EU citizens.” Animal welfare will be included in the title of the new […]
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March 14, 2024 Commission says new rules on animal welfare postponed in name of strategic dialogue
After tabling just a small part of the promised overhaul of legislation on animal welfare, the Commission told the European Parliament plenary on Thursday (14 March) that a revision must rely on a strategic dialogue with stakeholders.
