Joint Letter: Stop the EU’s Ban on Common Sense Words for Plant-Based Products

Together with 600+ organizations, the Institute co-signed a letter calling on the European Commission, Parliament, and Council to immediately withdraw this proposed ban on 29 meat-related terms for plant-based products.

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Recent Developments in EU Animal Law: 2025 in Review

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.

Book Review “Animal Law: Challenges and Themes”

Gabriela Kubíková (Legislative Advocacy Manager) authored a book review of Simon Brooman, Debbie Legge, Deborah Rook and Rachel Dunn’s book “Animal Law: Challenges and Theme,” published with 5m Books. The review was published in the Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy.

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The Legal Status of Animals in French Law

On December 5th, Hugo Menotti (Legal Advocacy Manager) will speak at a conference at the University of Bologna, “Istanze Di Soggettività Fra Mondo Naturale e Mondo Artificiale” (Instances Of Subjectivity Between Natural And Artificial Worlds). His presentation will be about the legal status of animals in France.

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