The European Parliament Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals is very concerned about the recent adoption of the law PL 912/2007 on stray dogs by the Romanian Parliament which has been heavily criticized by many citizens and animal welfare groups throughout the world. With its Written Declaration N° 26/2011 on dog management in […]
Keith Taylor, the Green MEP for Kent and the South East, will speak out against live exports at a public meeting in Broadstairs this Saturday, 26 November. Keith will detail his concerns and thank local campaigners for their work to highlight this cruel practice. Local MP, Laura Sandys, and staff from animal welfare organisations from […]
The European Parliament Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals is very pleased to welcome a new vice-president and 3 official members, strengthening in this way political support for animal welfare progress within the European Parliament. The new appointed vice-president of the Intergroup is MEP Michele Striffler (EPP, France). Ms Striffler has been a strong […]
“Animals are dragged sometimes for days across Europe to be slaughtered. This must end. Animals should preferably be transported to the nearest slaughterhouse, but in any case no longer than eight hours or 500km,” says MEP Judith Merkies. “Not only does the long journey transportation spread (animal) diseases, it is also degrading for animals.” Last […]
Michele Striffler ‒ soon to be elected new vice-president of the Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals ‒ recently reacted to a letter sent by Mr Mark Oaten, CEO of the International Fur Trade Federation which was accompanied with the two last issues of Vogue Magazine. In her reply letter (written in French) she expresses her conviction that […]