Euractiv's Advocacy Lab Est. 1min 21-01-2024 (updated: 31-05-2024 ) Content-Type: Sponsored By Sponsored By An organization or individual has paid to be connected to this work but did not approve or review it. [shutterstock_749632714] Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Print Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Animal protection is a rare political topic where people and politicians from across the political spectrum express support for the protection of animals, but the issue is rarely seen as a “deciding factor” for election outcomes. Despite the perception that Europe has some of the better animal protection records in the world, there remains room for improvement. In this series of articles, Euractiv will explore the state of play for animal protection in Europe through a variety of relevant issues including fur farming, farm animal welfare, animal testing, the REACH legislation and more. Ending the ‘Cage Age’ in Europe, feathers to fly in court battle News | Advocacy Lab Content | Agrifood 29-04-2024 Est. 6minEurope’s citizens called for an end to the ‘cage age’ with the phasing-out of cages and crates for farm animals. The European Commission agreed but now says more consultation with farmers is needed. The ECJ will calm the coop. Dolly’s revenge, European Commission proposes to drop wolves’ protection status News | Advocacy Lab Content | Agrifood 02-04-2024 Est. 6minThe European Commission’s proposal to drop wolves’ protection status under the Bern Convention from ‘strictly protected species’ to ‘protected species’ came as a blow to conservation advocates fighting the magnus malus lupus' corner in Europe. Political herds see animal welfare votes in Europe’s elections News | Advocacy Lab Content | Agrifood 22-02-2024 Est. 5minEurope’s 340 million pets are unlikely to swing this year’s European elections, though with cats, one can never be sure. Jennifer Baker looks at Europe’s animal-related policy dynamics and how they could influence June’s electoral mix. EU citizens care about animal welfare, but why is this not being translated into political action? Opinion | Promoted content | Agrifood 14-03-2024 Est. 6minAnimal welfare is one of those rare issues that is neither left nor right. Across the political spectrum and irrespective of nationality, you’ll always find politicians who care about the plight of animals; it is certainly not the exclusive domain of the Greens and the Left. Improve pig welfare standards, demand animal rights advocates News | Advocacy Lab Content | Agrifood 30-05-2024 Est. 5minPig producers across the EU should deliver higher welfare standards than the EU Pig Directive currently requires, say activists who are now calling for better practices and additional measures to ensure pig welfare.
