Our report “For a More Humane Union” is out now! This report is the first-of-its-kind comprehensive legal review of EU farm animal welfare legislation, in preparation of its revision in the coming years.
This White Paper advocates for a complete change in the way EU animal welfare legislation is discussed, drafted, and implemented; and offers solutions to address the particular issues posed by low-quality legal drafting and the over- complicated procedures to amend secondary and tertiary legislation.
In this report, you will find:
– An overview of the evolution of EU farm animal welfare laws over the past five decades
– Detailed explanations on the role played by the different actors and institutions other than the Legislature in shaping these laws, such as the European Food Safety Authority or the European Court of Justice.
– Factsheets summarizing the different rules in each of the farm animal welfare laws.
– Factsheets detailing the different shortcomings that can be found in these acts, followed by a list of recommendations on how to redress such shortcomings in the course of the next revision.
Our yearly review of EU animal law developments is out. Overall, 2025 has been a difficult year for animals and this yearly review shows the need for continued advocacy and commitment in the legal sphere.
Our annual report includes a recap of our publications, media appearances, and our plans for the upcoming year. As we reflect upon our fifth year of operation, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our donors, subscribers, and friends for their continued support.
Anatole Poinsot (juriste) a publié un article sur la caudectomie en droit de l’Union et français dans la Revue de droit rural. Cette étude revient sur trois décennies d’échec du droit de l’Union européenne dans l’interdiction de cette pratique qui concerne encore aujourd’hui la grande majorité des porcs élevés en France et en Europe.
