Compassion in World Farming EU
@ciwf.eu
We campaign for stronger EU laws on farmed animal welfare & ethical, sustainable EU food policy.
#EndTheCageAge #EndIt #BanLiveExports #RethinkFish
#EndTheCageAge #EndIt #BanLiveExports #RethinkFish
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The @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social has scheduled a hearing for our #EndtheCageAge legal case on 5 March.
Millions of farmed animals and citizens across Europe are counting on justice. #AnimalWelfare
Read more: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
Millions of farmed animals and citizens across Europe are counting on justice. #AnimalWelfare
Read more: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
The @europeanleft.bsky.social demands clarity on the @ec.europa.eu's possible provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
And so do we.
This deal risks flooding the EU with products from cruel farming systems, undermining sustainable food goals. #StopEUMercosur #StopCruelImports
And so do we.
This deal risks flooding the EU with products from cruel farming systems, undermining sustainable food goals. #StopEUMercosur #StopCruelImports
February 10, 2026 at 10:55 AM
The @europeanleft.bsky.social demands clarity on the @ec.europa.eu's possible provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
And so do we.
This deal risks flooding the EU with products from cruel farming systems, undermining sustainable food goals. #StopEUMercosur #StopCruelImports
And so do we.
This deal risks flooding the EU with products from cruel farming systems, undermining sustainable food goals. #StopEUMercosur #StopCruelImports
With millions of farmed animals trapped in cages & Europeans demanding change, the EU must deliver legislative certainty & sound financing to help farmers transition to higher-welfare, extensive farming.
Read the full article by @vincianebxl.bsky.social for The Parliament Magazine. Link in comment🔗
Read the full article by @vincianebxl.bsky.social for The Parliament Magazine. Link in comment🔗
February 10, 2026 at 9:40 AM
With millions of farmed animals trapped in cages & Europeans demanding change, the EU must deliver legislative certainty & sound financing to help farmers transition to higher-welfare, extensive farming.
Read the full article by @vincianebxl.bsky.social for The Parliament Magazine. Link in comment🔗
Read the full article by @vincianebxl.bsky.social for The Parliament Magazine. Link in comment🔗
📨 With 20+ orgs, we wrote to Animal Welfare Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, urging him to take action to halt the unlawful transport of unweaned calves from Ireland to France.
This has affected over 424,000 calves since 2023.
Read the full letter: www.ethicalfarmingireland.com/wp-content/u...
This has affected over 424,000 calves since 2023.
Read the full letter: www.ethicalfarmingireland.com/wp-content/u...
February 6, 2026 at 2:23 PM
📨 With 20+ orgs, we wrote to Animal Welfare Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, urging him to take action to halt the unlawful transport of unweaned calves from Ireland to France.
This has affected over 424,000 calves since 2023.
Read the full letter: www.ethicalfarmingireland.com/wp-content/u...
This has affected over 424,000 calves since 2023.
Read the full letter: www.ethicalfarmingireland.com/wp-content/u...
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🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨
⚖️ Europe’s top court has set a hearing in the #EndTheCageAge case against the EU Commission for not delivering on promises.
Ending cages is long overdue: they’re cruel, needless, and really bad for nature, health and rural communities. Backed by 1.4M citizens - all eyes on the ECJ ⬇️
⚖️ Europe’s top court has set a hearing in the #EndTheCageAge case against the EU Commission for not delivering on promises.
Ending cages is long overdue: they’re cruel, needless, and really bad for nature, health and rural communities. Backed by 1.4M citizens - all eyes on the ECJ ⬇️
February 5, 2026 at 9:33 AM
🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨
⚖️ Europe’s top court has set a hearing in the #EndTheCageAge case against the EU Commission for not delivering on promises.
Ending cages is long overdue: they’re cruel, needless, and really bad for nature, health and rural communities. Backed by 1.4M citizens - all eyes on the ECJ ⬇️
⚖️ Europe’s top court has set a hearing in the #EndTheCageAge case against the EU Commission for not delivering on promises.
Ending cages is long overdue: they’re cruel, needless, and really bad for nature, health and rural communities. Backed by 1.4M citizens - all eyes on the ECJ ⬇️
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It's clear policy-makers need to #BanCages.
The question is: how quickly can it happen?
This new briefing reveals why a concrete ban on cages must be delivered fast, using the example of farrowing crates.
To make sound investments in the coming years, farmers need policy direction: bit.ly/4c8CDjm
The question is: how quickly can it happen?
This new briefing reveals why a concrete ban on cages must be delivered fast, using the example of farrowing crates.
To make sound investments in the coming years, farmers need policy direction: bit.ly/4c8CDjm
February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
It's clear policy-makers need to #BanCages.
The question is: how quickly can it happen?
This new briefing reveals why a concrete ban on cages must be delivered fast, using the example of farrowing crates.
To make sound investments in the coming years, farmers need policy direction: bit.ly/4c8CDjm
The question is: how quickly can it happen?
This new briefing reveals why a concrete ban on cages must be delivered fast, using the example of farrowing crates.
To make sound investments in the coming years, farmers need policy direction: bit.ly/4c8CDjm
Pigs and sows are sentient, intelligent, and social creatures. Yet, the vast majority of them are confined to cramped, barren conditions in factory farms.
This #WorldPigWeek, we demand better from policymakers. We demand to #EndtheCageAge.
This #WorldPigWeek, we demand better from policymakers. We demand to #EndtheCageAge.
February 6, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Pigs and sows are sentient, intelligent, and social creatures. Yet, the vast majority of them are confined to cramped, barren conditions in factory farms.
This #WorldPigWeek, we demand better from policymakers. We demand to #EndtheCageAge.
This #WorldPigWeek, we demand better from policymakers. We demand to #EndtheCageAge.
🐖 On 5 March, we will represent farmed animals to #EndTheCageAge and show EU leaders the strength of citizen voices.
Be part of #OurVoices for a cage-free future.
Read more: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
Be part of #OurVoices for a cage-free future.
Read more: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
February 5, 2026 at 7:31 AM
🐖 On 5 March, we will represent farmed animals to #EndTheCageAge and show EU leaders the strength of citizen voices.
Be part of #OurVoices for a cage-free future.
Read more: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
Be part of #OurVoices for a cage-free future.
Read more: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
The @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social has scheduled a hearing for our #EndtheCageAge legal case on 5 March.
Millions of farmed animals and citizens across Europe are counting on justice. #AnimalWelfare
Read more: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
Millions of farmed animals and citizens across Europe are counting on justice. #AnimalWelfare
Read more: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
February 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
The @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social has scheduled a hearing for our #EndtheCageAge legal case on 5 March.
Millions of farmed animals and citizens across Europe are counting on justice. #AnimalWelfare
Read more: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
Millions of farmed animals and citizens across Europe are counting on justice. #AnimalWelfare
Read more: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
Last week, @cy2026eu.bsky.social showed its support for further revising the existing animal welfare rules in line with the Vision on Agriculture and Food.
Now the @ec.europa.eu must act.
2026 must deliver an ambitious animal welfare reform — including a ban on cages. #EndtheCageAge
Now the @ec.europa.eu must act.
2026 must deliver an ambitious animal welfare reform — including a ban on cages. #EndtheCageAge
February 3, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Last week, @cy2026eu.bsky.social showed its support for further revising the existing animal welfare rules in line with the Vision on Agriculture and Food.
Now the @ec.europa.eu must act.
2026 must deliver an ambitious animal welfare reform — including a ban on cages. #EndtheCageAge
Now the @ec.europa.eu must act.
2026 must deliver an ambitious animal welfare reform — including a ban on cages. #EndtheCageAge
Industrial animal farming is draining our wetlands, turning them into crop & grazing fields.
This is terrible for biodiversity - but we can change it.
This #WorldWetlandsDay, we urge a shift to agroecological practices that are kind to animals & restore precious ecosystems.
This is terrible for biodiversity - but we can change it.
This #WorldWetlandsDay, we urge a shift to agroecological practices that are kind to animals & restore precious ecosystems.
February 2, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Industrial animal farming is draining our wetlands, turning them into crop & grazing fields.
This is terrible for biodiversity - but we can change it.
This #WorldWetlandsDay, we urge a shift to agroecological practices that are kind to animals & restore precious ecosystems.
This is terrible for biodiversity - but we can change it.
This #WorldWetlandsDay, we urge a shift to agroecological practices that are kind to animals & restore precious ecosystems.
Positively, this week the @cy2026eu.bsky.social made it clear that it intends to advance negotiation on this file, for both land and aquatic animals, and support further revisions of the existing animal welfare rules.
Now it’s time for the EU to deliver.
Now it’s time for the EU to deliver.
January 30, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Positively, this week the @cy2026eu.bsky.social made it clear that it intends to advance negotiation on this file, for both land and aquatic animals, and support further revisions of the existing animal welfare rules.
Now it’s time for the EU to deliver.
Now it’s time for the EU to deliver.
One thing is clear: Europeans want higher #AnimalWelfare during transport.
January 30, 2026 at 9:22 AM
One thing is clear: Europeans want higher #AnimalWelfare during transport.
🔴 Fewer than one in four (22%) think that the current protections during transport are adequate
🔴 Nearly two in three (64%) are likely to pay more for products from animals with high welfare standards during transport
🔴 Nearly two in three (64%) are likely to pay more for products from animals with high welfare standards during transport
January 30, 2026 at 9:22 AM
🔴 Fewer than one in four (22%) think that the current protections during transport are adequate
🔴 Nearly two in three (64%) are likely to pay more for products from animals with high welfare standards during transport
🔴 Nearly two in three (64%) are likely to pay more for products from animals with high welfare standards during transport
According to the latest polling by @eurogroupforanimals.org
🔴 More than four in five (82%) Europeans are concerned for animals during transport
🔴 Over half (57%) consider that long-distance journeys are never acceptable
🔴 More than four in five (82%) Europeans are concerned for animals during transport
🔴 Over half (57%) consider that long-distance journeys are never acceptable
January 30, 2026 at 9:22 AM
According to the latest polling by @eurogroupforanimals.org
🔴 More than four in five (82%) Europeans are concerned for animals during transport
🔴 Over half (57%) consider that long-distance journeys are never acceptable
🔴 More than four in five (82%) Europeans are concerned for animals during transport
🔴 Over half (57%) consider that long-distance journeys are never acceptable
Think the number of amendments stalling the Animal Transport Regulation is crazy? Here are some other jaw-dropping numbers that policymakers should keep in mind...
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January 30, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Think the number of amendments stalling the Animal Transport Regulation is crazy? Here are some other jaw-dropping numbers that policymakers should keep in mind...
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The CAP should be the basis of a fair, sustainable food system that treats animals, people, & the planet right.
Instead, it makes rich agribusinesses richer, despite known cases of misuse of public funds and animal abuse.
Check out @greenpeace.eu full report: www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issu...
Instead, it makes rich agribusinesses richer, despite known cases of misuse of public funds and animal abuse.
Check out @greenpeace.eu full report: www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issu...
January 29, 2026 at 10:49 AM
The CAP should be the basis of a fair, sustainable food system that treats animals, people, & the planet right.
Instead, it makes rich agribusinesses richer, despite known cases of misuse of public funds and animal abuse.
Check out @greenpeace.eu full report: www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issu...
Instead, it makes rich agribusinesses richer, despite known cases of misuse of public funds and animal abuse.
Check out @greenpeace.eu full report: www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issu...
Our message to the 1st AGRIFISH Council under the @cy2026eu.bsky.social presidency: it’s time to ensure “the highest possible level of animal protection” for the billions of sentient beings farmed in the EU.
No fair, competitive & sustainable agriculture without high animal welfare. 🐷🐣🐰
No fair, competitive & sustainable agriculture without high animal welfare. 🐷🐣🐰
January 26, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Our message to the 1st AGRIFISH Council under the @cy2026eu.bsky.social presidency: it’s time to ensure “the highest possible level of animal protection” for the billions of sentient beings farmed in the EU.
No fair, competitive & sustainable agriculture without high animal welfare. 🐷🐣🐰
No fair, competitive & sustainable agriculture without high animal welfare. 🐷🐣🐰
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‼️ A survey by @savanta.bsky.social explores the opinions of EU citizens on the #welfare of animals during transport.
The result show over eight in ten EU citizens are concerned about animal welfare in this sector, and huge numbers call for stricter rules to protect them! More 👇 bit.ly/4qJUDoE
The result show over eight in ten EU citizens are concerned about animal welfare in this sector, and huge numbers call for stricter rules to protect them! More 👇 bit.ly/4qJUDoE
Live animal transport: EU citizens demand strong reform in new survey
Over eight in every ten (82%) citizens across the EU are concerned about the welfare of animals during live transport, a new survey concludes, as EU regulation remains at risk of being weakened and le...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:28 AM
‼️ A survey by @savanta.bsky.social explores the opinions of EU citizens on the #welfare of animals during transport.
The result show over eight in ten EU citizens are concerned about animal welfare in this sector, and huge numbers call for stricter rules to protect them! More 👇 bit.ly/4qJUDoE
The result show over eight in ten EU citizens are concerned about animal welfare in this sector, and huge numbers call for stricter rules to protect them! More 👇 bit.ly/4qJUDoE
Where are we at when it comes to the welfare of animals during transport? 🐄🚛
Today’s Animal Welfare Intergroup in the @europarl.europa.eu will make the point in its first session of the year.
Tune in: www.animalwelfareintergroup.eu/calendar/tra...
Today’s Animal Welfare Intergroup in the @europarl.europa.eu will make the point in its first session of the year.
Tune in: www.animalwelfareintergroup.eu/calendar/tra...
Transport in focus: policy, polls, and the plight of animals | Intergroup
The first of 2026, this session of the intergroup will include the following presentations:Latest updates on transportTilly Metz MEPNGO perspective and results of a recent opinion pollDVM Susanna Blat...
www.animalwelfareintergroup.eu
January 22, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Where are we at when it comes to the welfare of animals during transport? 🐄🚛
Today’s Animal Welfare Intergroup in the @europarl.europa.eu will make the point in its first session of the year.
Tune in: www.animalwelfareintergroup.eu/calendar/tra...
Today’s Animal Welfare Intergroup in the @europarl.europa.eu will make the point in its first session of the year.
Tune in: www.animalwelfareintergroup.eu/calendar/tra...
Tomorrow, the European Board on Agriculture and Food will gather to discuss how to make animal farming more sustainable.
This is our take: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
#EULivestockStrategy
This is our take: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
#EULivestockStrategy
January 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Tomorrow, the European Board on Agriculture and Food will gather to discuss how to make animal farming more sustainable.
This is our take: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
#EULivestockStrategy
This is our take: www.ciwf.eu/media-and-ne...
#EULivestockStrategy
The @europarl.europa.eu is officially asking the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social to assess if the EU-Mercosur trade deal complies with EU treaties.
We must modernise EU animal welfare rules so all imported products meet standards equivalent to those in the EU to improve this deal.
#StopEUMercosur
We must modernise EU animal welfare rules so all imported products meet standards equivalent to those in the EU to improve this deal.
#StopEUMercosur
January 21, 2026 at 12:06 PM
The @europarl.europa.eu is officially asking the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social to assess if the EU-Mercosur trade deal complies with EU treaties.
We must modernise EU animal welfare rules so all imported products meet standards equivalent to those in the EU to improve this deal.
#StopEUMercosur
We must modernise EU animal welfare rules so all imported products meet standards equivalent to those in the EU to improve this deal.
#StopEUMercosur
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💸 New @greenpeace.eu report exposes EU's corporate-run farming model.
EU subsidies = wealth for the rich: in some countries, the top 1% takes up to 40% while small-scale farmers go under, EU countryside is industrialised, and nature is destroyed☠️
It can be so different. Check our CAP vision below⤵️
EU subsidies = wealth for the rich: in some countries, the top 1% takes up to 40% while small-scale farmers go under, EU countryside is industrialised, and nature is destroyed☠️
It can be so different. Check our CAP vision below⤵️
January 19, 2026 at 1:28 PM
💸 New @greenpeace.eu report exposes EU's corporate-run farming model.
EU subsidies = wealth for the rich: in some countries, the top 1% takes up to 40% while small-scale farmers go under, EU countryside is industrialised, and nature is destroyed☠️
It can be so different. Check our CAP vision below⤵️
EU subsidies = wealth for the rich: in some countries, the top 1% takes up to 40% while small-scale farmers go under, EU countryside is industrialised, and nature is destroyed☠️
It can be so different. Check our CAP vision below⤵️
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EU #CAP farm subsidies overwhelmingly go to those who are already rich, and not enough support reaches those who really need it
Farmers on the brink of bankruptcy, small agroecological farms, and all those who want to transition to more sustainable practices – these need real support
Farmers on the brink of bankruptcy, small agroecological farms, and all those who want to transition to more sustainable practices – these need real support
Welfare for the rich: up to 40% of CAP money goes to 1% of recipients - Greenpeace European Unit
A tiny fraction of rich landowners and industrial farmers siphon off the lion’s share of the EU’s subsidies under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), with a wealthy 1% of recipients taking as much a...
www.greenpeace.org
January 19, 2026 at 9:38 AM
EU #CAP farm subsidies overwhelmingly go to those who are already rich, and not enough support reaches those who really need it
Farmers on the brink of bankruptcy, small agroecological farms, and all those who want to transition to more sustainable practices – these need real support
Farmers on the brink of bankruptcy, small agroecological farms, and all those who want to transition to more sustainable practices – these need real support