The Intergroup applauds the Committee on Environment and Health for sending a strong signal to the Commission and Members States that the EU should support increased protection for endangered species such as the polar bear, manta rays, sharks and certain reptiles popular in the pet trade. The non-binding Motion for a Resolution on the EU […]
On Wednesday 23rd January, the Environment Committee has voted on a draft report by Åsa Westlund on the Protection of Public Health from Endocrine Disrupters. This draft report has also been the issue of debate of the December 2012 Intergroup meeting. Endocrine disrupters are chemical substances that may interfere with the hormone system in humans […]
On 22 January 2013, a new website on the enforcement of European Animal Welfare legislation has been officially launched by the European Policy Office of the International Animal Welfare Organisation „VIER PFOTEN Stiftung für Tierschutz / FOUR PAWS“. It is now available at: http://www.lawyersforanimalprotection.eu This website has been created in partnership with the Stiftung für […]
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- Announcement of a roundtable debate on fur labelling 20/09/2017
- The routine mutilation of pigs 15/09/2017
- “End Pig Pain” Exhibition 08/09/2017
