Eurogroup for Animals
@eurogroupforanimals.org
🇪🇺 The voice for animals in the EU
🤝 Umbrella NGO - 100+ animal protection organisations lobbying EU institutions as one
🐾 Building a Europe that values and respects animals as sentient beings
📍 Brussels
http://forwardforanimals.eu/
🤝 Umbrella NGO - 100+ animal protection organisations lobbying EU institutions as one
🐾 Building a Europe that values and respects animals as sentient beings
📍 Brussels
http://forwardforanimals.eu/
🚨 If the proposed ban on using certain terms to describe #PlantBased products goes through, it would change the landscape of plant-based labelling significantly... creating confusion and damaging the needed shift to more #sustainable food systems.
Help us stop this! Sign here 👉 bit.ly/4nQA3Rg
Help us stop this! Sign here 👉 bit.ly/4nQA3Rg
November 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🚨 If the proposed ban on using certain terms to describe #PlantBased products goes through, it would change the landscape of plant-based labelling significantly... creating confusion and damaging the needed shift to more #sustainable food systems.
Help us stop this! Sign here 👉 bit.ly/4nQA3Rg
Help us stop this! Sign here 👉 bit.ly/4nQA3Rg
📢 Our member @obrancizvirat.bsky.social has been highlighting the suffering of fast-growing #chickens in Czech supermarket chains for years.
‼️ Surprisingly, the company that owns one of the major chains also owns several in the Netherlands and Belgium... where its #welfare rules are much better.
‼️ Surprisingly, the company that owns one of the major chains also owns several in the Netherlands and Belgium... where its #welfare rules are much better.
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 AM
📢 Our member @obrancizvirat.bsky.social has been highlighting the suffering of fast-growing #chickens in Czech supermarket chains for years.
‼️ Surprisingly, the company that owns one of the major chains also owns several in the Netherlands and Belgium... where its #welfare rules are much better.
‼️ Surprisingly, the company that owns one of the major chains also owns several in the Netherlands and Belgium... where its #welfare rules are much better.
⏰ Time is ticking! Have you taken part in the European Commission's public consultation on #AnimalWelfare yet?
This is a rare chance to have your say on topics like the need for a cage ban and to end fur farming in the EU.
Don't miss this opportunity to speak up for farm animals 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
This is a rare chance to have your say on topics like the need for a cage ban and to end fur farming in the EU.
Don't miss this opportunity to speak up for farm animals 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
November 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
⏰ Time is ticking! Have you taken part in the European Commission's public consultation on #AnimalWelfare yet?
This is a rare chance to have your say on topics like the need for a cage ban and to end fur farming in the EU.
Don't miss this opportunity to speak up for farm animals 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
This is a rare chance to have your say on topics like the need for a cage ban and to end fur farming in the EU.
Don't miss this opportunity to speak up for farm animals 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
‼️ Help improve the lives of millions of farm animals using @anima-int.bsky.social's new tool!
Our member's video and guidelines explain the European Commission's public consultation on #AnimalWelfare, and support you in writing your submission.
Use your voice 👉 myvoiceforanimals.eu
Our member's video and guidelines explain the European Commission's public consultation on #AnimalWelfare, and support you in writing your submission.
Use your voice 👉 myvoiceforanimals.eu
November 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
‼️ Help improve the lives of millions of farm animals using @anima-int.bsky.social's new tool!
Our member's video and guidelines explain the European Commission's public consultation on #AnimalWelfare, and support you in writing your submission.
Use your voice 👉 myvoiceforanimals.eu
Our member's video and guidelines explain the European Commission's public consultation on #AnimalWelfare, and support you in writing your submission.
Use your voice 👉 myvoiceforanimals.eu
Vets across all sectors related to animals, such as agriculture, have a responsibility to protect #AnimalWelfare.
❤️ This is what our member, Caring Vets, helps to achieve: empowering vets to use their skills to promote the highest levels of animal wellbeing in their work. Learn more: caringvets.nl
❤️ This is what our member, Caring Vets, helps to achieve: empowering vets to use their skills to promote the highest levels of animal wellbeing in their work. Learn more: caringvets.nl
November 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Vets across all sectors related to animals, such as agriculture, have a responsibility to protect #AnimalWelfare.
❤️ This is what our member, Caring Vets, helps to achieve: empowering vets to use their skills to promote the highest levels of animal wellbeing in their work. Learn more: caringvets.nl
❤️ This is what our member, Caring Vets, helps to achieve: empowering vets to use their skills to promote the highest levels of animal wellbeing in their work. Learn more: caringvets.nl
What do you need to take part in the European Commission's public consultation on #AnimalWelfare?
✅ An EU login (free and quick to set up!)
✅ A laptop or computer
✅ 30 minutes
This handy tool by @ciwf.eu will walk you through the rest 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
Here's to changing the game for animals!
✅ An EU login (free and quick to set up!)
✅ A laptop or computer
✅ 30 minutes
This handy tool by @ciwf.eu will walk you through the rest 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
Here's to changing the game for animals!
November 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
What do you need to take part in the European Commission's public consultation on #AnimalWelfare?
✅ An EU login (free and quick to set up!)
✅ A laptop or computer
✅ 30 minutes
This handy tool by @ciwf.eu will walk you through the rest 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
Here's to changing the game for animals!
✅ An EU login (free and quick to set up!)
✅ A laptop or computer
✅ 30 minutes
This handy tool by @ciwf.eu will walk you through the rest 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
Here's to changing the game for animals!
The Common Agricultural Policy should support a shift towards #SustainableFoodSystems: moving away from low-welfare husbandry while supporting nature-friendly farming and fairer incomes.
As MEPs head into talks on this policy, here are key recommendations by the @eufpc.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/3LKI1hv
As MEPs head into talks on this policy, here are key recommendations by the @eufpc.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/3LKI1hv
November 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The Common Agricultural Policy should support a shift towards #SustainableFoodSystems: moving away from low-welfare husbandry while supporting nature-friendly farming and fairer incomes.
As MEPs head into talks on this policy, here are key recommendations by the @eufpc.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/3LKI1hv
As MEPs head into talks on this policy, here are key recommendations by the @eufpc.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/3LKI1hv
🇫🇷 Did you know our member @fondation-droit-animal.org publishes a FREE journal every three months?
Each edition spotlights a range of different topics related to #AnimalWelfare, with the latest dispatch including fascinating perspectives on wild animals and conservation. 🐹
Catch up: bit.ly/4qWVkf4
Each edition spotlights a range of different topics related to #AnimalWelfare, with the latest dispatch including fascinating perspectives on wild animals and conservation. 🐹
Catch up: bit.ly/4qWVkf4
November 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🇫🇷 Did you know our member @fondation-droit-animal.org publishes a FREE journal every three months?
Each edition spotlights a range of different topics related to #AnimalWelfare, with the latest dispatch including fascinating perspectives on wild animals and conservation. 🐹
Catch up: bit.ly/4qWVkf4
Each edition spotlights a range of different topics related to #AnimalWelfare, with the latest dispatch including fascinating perspectives on wild animals and conservation. 🐹
Catch up: bit.ly/4qWVkf4
🚨 A vessel carrying nearly 3,000 animals has been stranded at sea for weeks following being denied entry into Turkey (bit.ly/4nYaKx0).
It has been revealed around half the animals on the vessel are pregnant, and that there have been 140 births onboard... though not all the babies are accounted for.
It has been revealed around half the animals on the vessel are pregnant, and that there have been 140 births onboard... though not all the babies are accounted for.
November 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
🚨 A vessel carrying nearly 3,000 animals has been stranded at sea for weeks following being denied entry into Turkey (bit.ly/4nYaKx0).
It has been revealed around half the animals on the vessel are pregnant, and that there have been 140 births onboard... though not all the babies are accounted for.
It has been revealed around half the animals on the vessel are pregnant, and that there have been 140 births onboard... though not all the babies are accounted for.
‼️ A rare chance to speak up for the voiceless is happening!
The European Commission has opened a public consultation, asking YOU for your input on what farm animal #welfare should look like in the EU.
It's vital that as many people as possible take part in this survey. Act here 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
The European Commission has opened a public consultation, asking YOU for your input on what farm animal #welfare should look like in the EU.
It's vital that as many people as possible take part in this survey. Act here 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
‼️ A rare chance to speak up for the voiceless is happening!
The European Commission has opened a public consultation, asking YOU for your input on what farm animal #welfare should look like in the EU.
It's vital that as many people as possible take part in this survey. Act here 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
The European Commission has opened a public consultation, asking YOU for your input on what farm animal #welfare should look like in the EU.
It's vital that as many people as possible take part in this survey. Act here 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
🤔 How can we close gaps in wildlife trade data & support stronger enforcement?
Discover practical solutions at "Rethinking trade data", co-hosted by us, the Dominican Republic, @aap-europe.bsky.social, @ifawglobal.bsky.social & Fondation Franz Weber.
📅 27 Nov | 🕔 6pm | 📍 Samarkand
Discover practical solutions at "Rethinking trade data", co-hosted by us, the Dominican Republic, @aap-europe.bsky.social, @ifawglobal.bsky.social & Fondation Franz Weber.
📅 27 Nov | 🕔 6pm | 📍 Samarkand
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🤔 How can we close gaps in wildlife trade data & support stronger enforcement?
Discover practical solutions at "Rethinking trade data", co-hosted by us, the Dominican Republic, @aap-europe.bsky.social, @ifawglobal.bsky.social & Fondation Franz Weber.
📅 27 Nov | 🕔 6pm | 📍 Samarkand
Discover practical solutions at "Rethinking trade data", co-hosted by us, the Dominican Republic, @aap-europe.bsky.social, @ifawglobal.bsky.social & Fondation Franz Weber.
📅 27 Nov | 🕔 6pm | 📍 Samarkand
🐈 Spot the difference.
We see none — so why does your Ministry?
As the EU finalises its historic legislation on the welfare of cats and dogs, one thing is clear.
Every cat deserves equal protection, no exceptions.
📣 #LeaveNoPawBehind #AnimalWelfareEU
We see none — so why does your Ministry?
As the EU finalises its historic legislation on the welfare of cats and dogs, one thing is clear.
Every cat deserves equal protection, no exceptions.
📣 #LeaveNoPawBehind #AnimalWelfareEU
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🐈 Spot the difference.
We see none — so why does your Ministry?
As the EU finalises its historic legislation on the welfare of cats and dogs, one thing is clear.
Every cat deserves equal protection, no exceptions.
📣 #LeaveNoPawBehind #AnimalWelfareEU
We see none — so why does your Ministry?
As the EU finalises its historic legislation on the welfare of cats and dogs, one thing is clear.
Every cat deserves equal protection, no exceptions.
📣 #LeaveNoPawBehind #AnimalWelfareEU
❗ The long-awaited EU Civil Society Strategy is here. But can it deliver a #TrueCivicSpace?
Read more: civilsocietyeurope.eu/eu-strategy-...
#EUCivilSocietyStrategy
@eucivilsociety.bsky.social
Read more: civilsocietyeurope.eu/eu-strategy-...
#EUCivilSocietyStrategy
@eucivilsociety.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
❗ The long-awaited EU Civil Society Strategy is here. But can it deliver a #TrueCivicSpace?
Read more: civilsocietyeurope.eu/eu-strategy-...
#EUCivilSocietyStrategy
@eucivilsociety.bsky.social
Read more: civilsocietyeurope.eu/eu-strategy-...
#EUCivilSocietyStrategy
@eucivilsociety.bsky.social
Take part in the public consultation on #AnimalWelfare using @ciwf.eu's intuitive new tool, just launched! 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
📢 This is a rare chance to #HaveYourSay to create lasting change: calling for an EU-wide #CageBan, demanding better welfare laws, and more.
Your input is vital. 🙌
📢 This is a rare chance to #HaveYourSay to create lasting change: calling for an EU-wide #CageBan, demanding better welfare laws, and more.
Your input is vital. 🙌
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Take part in the public consultation on #AnimalWelfare using @ciwf.eu's intuitive new tool, just launched! 👉 bit.ly/4oHO3yk
📢 This is a rare chance to #HaveYourSay to create lasting change: calling for an EU-wide #CageBan, demanding better welfare laws, and more.
Your input is vital. 🙌
📢 This is a rare chance to #HaveYourSay to create lasting change: calling for an EU-wide #CageBan, demanding better welfare laws, and more.
Your input is vital. 🙌
🐄 We loved spending time with our members last week at our #FarmAnimals event, where we
💚 Shared ideas on improving farm #AnimalWelfare
💚 Celebrated our wins of 2025
💚 Visited a beautiful animal sanctuary!
We're so lucky to work with such passionate NGOs, helping and supporting animals in the EU.
💚 Shared ideas on improving farm #AnimalWelfare
💚 Celebrated our wins of 2025
💚 Visited a beautiful animal sanctuary!
We're so lucky to work with such passionate NGOs, helping and supporting animals in the EU.
November 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🐄 We loved spending time with our members last week at our #FarmAnimals event, where we
💚 Shared ideas on improving farm #AnimalWelfare
💚 Celebrated our wins of 2025
💚 Visited a beautiful animal sanctuary!
We're so lucky to work with such passionate NGOs, helping and supporting animals in the EU.
💚 Shared ideas on improving farm #AnimalWelfare
💚 Celebrated our wins of 2025
💚 Visited a beautiful animal sanctuary!
We're so lucky to work with such passionate NGOs, helping and supporting animals in the EU.
🇮🇪 Congratulations to our Irish members ISPCA and DSPCA on this merger to create a national voice for animals - the National SPCA. 💪
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🇮🇪 Congratulations to our Irish members ISPCA and DSPCA on this merger to create a national voice for animals - the National SPCA. 💪
🙌 20 years of EPAA! Europe’s partnership on alternatives to #AnimalTesting celebrates its anniversary with a conference on 5–6 Nov 2025, as the EU prepares its 2026 roadmap to phase out animal testing in chemical safety.
More info ⤵️
single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/events/epaa-...
More info ⤵️
single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/events/epaa-...
November 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🙌 20 years of EPAA! Europe’s partnership on alternatives to #AnimalTesting celebrates its anniversary with a conference on 5–6 Nov 2025, as the EU prepares its 2026 roadmap to phase out animal testing in chemical safety.
More info ⤵️
single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/events/epaa-...
More info ⤵️
single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/events/epaa-...
📢 Join our webinar on 19 Nov, 11:00 CET to explore the latest scientific insights on enrichment for farmed fish - and how these findings can help shape EU aquaculture policy.
🐟 Register here 👉 bit.ly/4oT9xrv
🐟 Register here 👉 bit.ly/4oT9xrv
November 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
📢 Join our webinar on 19 Nov, 11:00 CET to explore the latest scientific insights on enrichment for farmed fish - and how these findings can help shape EU aquaculture policy.
🐟 Register here 👉 bit.ly/4oT9xrv
🐟 Register here 👉 bit.ly/4oT9xrv
🐕 Spot the difference.
We see none, so why does your Ministry?
As your MEPs & Ministers finalise the legislation on the welfare of cats & dogs, one thing is clear.
From police dogs to family companions, every dog deserves equal protection, no exceptions.
📣 Join the call to #LeaveNoPawBehind
We see none, so why does your Ministry?
As your MEPs & Ministers finalise the legislation on the welfare of cats & dogs, one thing is clear.
From police dogs to family companions, every dog deserves equal protection, no exceptions.
📣 Join the call to #LeaveNoPawBehind
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🐕 Spot the difference.
We see none, so why does your Ministry?
As your MEPs & Ministers finalise the legislation on the welfare of cats & dogs, one thing is clear.
From police dogs to family companions, every dog deserves equal protection, no exceptions.
📣 Join the call to #LeaveNoPawBehind
We see none, so why does your Ministry?
As your MEPs & Ministers finalise the legislation on the welfare of cats & dogs, one thing is clear.
From police dogs to family companions, every dog deserves equal protection, no exceptions.
📣 Join the call to #LeaveNoPawBehind
Millions of animals suffer every year during #transport.
Send our auto-generated email to call on the 🇪🇺 and tell it transported animals need its help... and European citizens expect the institutions to give it.
We just passed 10,000 emails sent. Can we reach 20,000 next? 👉 bit.ly/4e2qqvw
Send our auto-generated email to call on the 🇪🇺 and tell it transported animals need its help... and European citizens expect the institutions to give it.
We just passed 10,000 emails sent. Can we reach 20,000 next? 👉 bit.ly/4e2qqvw
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Millions of animals suffer every year during #transport.
Send our auto-generated email to call on the 🇪🇺 and tell it transported animals need its help... and European citizens expect the institutions to give it.
We just passed 10,000 emails sent. Can we reach 20,000 next? 👉 bit.ly/4e2qqvw
Send our auto-generated email to call on the 🇪🇺 and tell it transported animals need its help... and European citizens expect the institutions to give it.
We just passed 10,000 emails sent. Can we reach 20,000 next? 👉 bit.ly/4e2qqvw
🐶🐱 84% of people in Hungary are in favour of microchipping and registration of #dogs and #cats!
Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, let’s give them the protection they deserve.
#LeaveNoPawBehind #AnimalWelfareEU
Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, let’s give them the protection they deserve.
#LeaveNoPawBehind #AnimalWelfareEU
October 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🐶🐱 84% of people in Hungary are in favour of microchipping and registration of #dogs and #cats!
Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, let’s give them the protection they deserve.
#LeaveNoPawBehind #AnimalWelfareEU
Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, let’s give them the protection they deserve.
#LeaveNoPawBehind #AnimalWelfareEU
MEPs have been emailed over 10,000 times by European citizens, demanding #AnimalWelfare is made the top priority in the ongoing work to update the EU's #LiveTransport laws. 🐑
Transported animals need our help! Add your voice to our call 👉 bit.ly/4e2qqvw
Transported animals need our help! Add your voice to our call 👉 bit.ly/4e2qqvw
October 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
MEPs have been emailed over 10,000 times by European citizens, demanding #AnimalWelfare is made the top priority in the ongoing work to update the EU's #LiveTransport laws. 🐑
Transported animals need our help! Add your voice to our call 👉 bit.ly/4e2qqvw
Transported animals need our help! Add your voice to our call 👉 bit.ly/4e2qqvw
At the 2025 International Symposium on Animal Environment and Welfare (ISAEW 2025) in China 🇨🇳, our colleague Caterina shared insights on how stronger animal welfare laws can drive positive change for animals, trade, and cooperation between China and the EU. 🌍🐾
October 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
At the 2025 International Symposium on Animal Environment and Welfare (ISAEW 2025) in China 🇨🇳, our colleague Caterina shared insights on how stronger animal welfare laws can drive positive change for animals, trade, and cooperation between China and the EU. 🌍🐾
Tune in at 9am CET today to watch decision-makers discuss how to move forward with a #CageBan in the EU!
Speakers from across the board will present on what's needed to #EndTheCageAge: a move which would finally align with the wish of 1.4 million citizens.
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wQvEjVsgTE
Speakers from across the board will present on what's needed to #EndTheCageAge: a move which would finally align with the wish of 1.4 million citizens.
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wQvEjVsgTE
October 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Tune in at 9am CET today to watch decision-makers discuss how to move forward with a #CageBan in the EU!
Speakers from across the board will present on what's needed to #EndTheCageAge: a move which would finally align with the wish of 1.4 million citizens.
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wQvEjVsgTE
Speakers from across the board will present on what's needed to #EndTheCageAge: a move which would finally align with the wish of 1.4 million citizens.
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wQvEjVsgTE
The EU produces around 157.5 million tonnes of milk each year. But what of the #welfare of the cows behind this huge number?
🐄 Policy-makers must update the specific standards in place to protect dairy #cows while modernising the EU's animal welfare laws!
Our recommended measures 👉 bit.ly/4o3pICJ
🐄 Policy-makers must update the specific standards in place to protect dairy #cows while modernising the EU's animal welfare laws!
Our recommended measures 👉 bit.ly/4o3pICJ
October 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The EU produces around 157.5 million tonnes of milk each year. But what of the #welfare of the cows behind this huge number?
🐄 Policy-makers must update the specific standards in place to protect dairy #cows while modernising the EU's animal welfare laws!
Our recommended measures 👉 bit.ly/4o3pICJ
🐄 Policy-makers must update the specific standards in place to protect dairy #cows while modernising the EU's animal welfare laws!
Our recommended measures 👉 bit.ly/4o3pICJ