As the first Brussels-based think-and-do tank specializing in animal law & policy, our mission is to advance the interests of animals in the EU.

The European Institute for Animal Law & Policy advocates for animals at EU and national levels, and we provide expert research, training, public affairs, and monitoring services to nonprofits and public administrations to help them achieve better treatment for animals.

Our mission is to guide all parties involved in animal-related rule-making, whether in legislation and regulations, private standards, or non-written common industry practices.

Our expertise focuses on non-human animals used for all types of exploitative purposes: food and fiber, entertainment, science, and companionship, as well as wild animals, which are increasingly harvested as commodities.

The Institute nurtures non-violent solutions that alleviate suffering and exploitation. We also support the development of animal law as an autonomous legal and academic discipline.

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The European Institute for Animal Law & Policy provides advocacy organization with the highest-quality service to bolster the animal protection movement in Europe and beyond.

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Industry Lobbying Revealed: Animal Welfare Science Under Siege

Today, 27 newly released documents shed light on the significant pushback from industry lobbyists against recent advancements in animal welfare science. Obtained through Freedom of Information Requests, these papers challenge the latest scientific opinions issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the EU’s food watchdog. Investigative journalist Thin Lei Win secured these documents as […]

We’re Hiring a Communications Specialist

If you have 3+ years of experience, excellent verbal and written communications skills, a passion for animal protection, and event organization skills, we would be delighted to hear from you. For more information, please read our full job announcement. Applications are due by November 8th, 2024.

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UIA Webinar on International Laws Impacting Farmed Animals

Join us on October 11th for a webinar organized by the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA). Alice Di Concetto, our Chief Legal Adviser, will present on the laws affecting farmed animals in France and the EU.

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