Research Note – Agricultural Exceptionalism in EU Environmental Law

This new research note examines the policy and regulatory instruments currently in place to limit and regulate greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture in the EU.

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Our conference, with LFDA, “Animal Protection and EU Law: Recent Developments and Prospective Change” in Brussels last week brought together over 50 participants from more than 30 organizations.

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The Institute’s legal team was quoted in a report by the investigative media outlet Solomon regarding the recent mass slaughter of animals in Greece, carried out despite effective alternatives, in an effort to preserve the country’s trading capabilities.

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No animal welfare? The Commission’s response, courtesy of The Brussels Times

The Brussels Times was side by side with us in shock that there was no mention of animal welfare in the European Commission’s 2026 Work Programme last week.

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