Animal protection - in Europe and beyond

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…

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Animal Testing Under REACH: It’s Time to Take “Last Resort” Seriously

08/07/2025

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Animal protection – in Europe and beyond

Animal Testing Under REACH: It’s Time to Take “Last Resort” Seriously

More policy flavour is needed for an EU plant-based diet strategy

REACH revision could increase animal testing ‘stronger terms needed’

Transporting Trouble: Foot-and-mouth Disease and Long-Distance Shipment of Animals

Animal welfare advocates critical of ‘weak’ AGRI-TRAN draft report

Downgrading wolf protection is slippery slope for EU nature laws, says animal rights group

Disaster preparedness for animals, time for EU to act says non-profit group

Wolves face increased risk after Bern Convention protections removed

Outfoxing Europe’s fur trade, politicians take a pelting

Trucking horrific animal welfare conditions across Europe

Testing times for cosmetics legislation, conflicting rules for consumers, workers

Netting a better seal deal, balancing animal welfare with fishing rights

No food, grotesque transportation, barbaric slaughter – EU animal welfare must be better

Ending the ‘Cage Age’ in Europe, feathers to fly in court battle

Dolly’s revenge, European Commission proposes to drop wolves’ protection status

Political herds see animal welfare votes in Europe’s elections

Improve pig welfare standards, demand animal rights advocates

Will the title of Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare prove to be an empty box?

Turning the tide on tail-docking: will Denmark’s State Aid scheme to improve pig welfare inspire other Member States?

REFIT and Reseal: Why the EU Must Uphold the Ban on Trade in Seal Products

EU citizens care about animal welfare, but why is this not being translated into political action?

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