How well are animals represented in the new European Parliament? We're finally ready to share our analysis of the European elections and results are not at all bad! Our #VoteforAnimals campaign has proven to be very effective in all Member States, engaging candidates from all political parties, proving that #animalwelfare is a topic of increasing importance across all the political spectrum. Over 1,000 candidates have taken the pledge, committing to making animal welfare a priority. But how many have been elected? Find out in this video.
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Our analysis of the newly elected European Parliament is finally complete. Positively, one in ten candidates who signed the #VoteforAnimals pledge, committing to doing better for animals, were elected. This means that 102 MEPs are publicly committed to #animalwelfare. Above all, these MEPs belong to different groups in the European Parliament, proving once again that animal welfare is not a left- or right-wing issue, but rather an issue that affects all parties of the political spectrum. This is very positive for us, animal advocates, because it opens more doors and thus more opportunities to create change for animals in the EU.
How well are animals represented in the new European Parliament? We're finally ready to share our analysis of the European elections and results are not at all bad! Our #VoteforAnimals campaign has proven to be very effective in all Member States, engaging candidates from all political parties, proving that #animalwelfare is a topic of increasing importance across all the political spectrum. Over 1,000 candidates have taken the pledge, committing to making animal welfare a priority. But how many have been elected? Find out in this video.
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Why are the #EUelections2024 so important for #animalwelfare? We asked some of the MEPs who signed the #VoteforAniamls pledge to explain the EU's crucial role in improving legislation for animals. The European elections are only two weeks away. So far over 700 candidates have pledged to do better for animals, but many more have yet to do so. Specifically, we need the lead candidates in each group to take the pledge, as they are the ones with the highest likelihood to be elected. Help us contact them and let them know that when you cast your vote in June, you will make their commitment to animal welfare a priority. Send a message to candidates asking them to take the pledge, committing to 10 demands for higher welfare standards in Europe: https://lnkd.in/d7G5izer
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Tasmanian politics update: PREMIER ISSUES ULTIMATUM TO TUCKER AND ALEXANDER Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has threatened an early election unless independents John Tucker and Lara Alexander sign a new agreement that provides certainty to the Government and Tasmanians. Mr Rockliff’s ultimatum follows Mr Tucker last month threatening to bring the Government down if he didn’t get his way on animal welfare, and on a new High Performance Centre for the future Tasmanian AFL team. “Mr Tucker and Mrs Alexander are not honouring the intent of the agreement, instead they have continued to shift the goalposts, and threatened to withdraw confidence and supply unless they get their own way,” the Premier said. “As a result, the Parliament is becoming unworkable. This cannot go on. I will not allow the Government or Tasmanians to be held to ransom. “Tasmanians deserve certainty, and that’s why I have written to Mr Tucker and Mrs Alexander proposing a new agreement.” The Premier said he did not want to go to an early election if it can be avoided, he wants a new agreement and certainty for Tasmanians. Mr Tucker and Mrs Alexander are scheduled to meet with the Premier to discuss the proposed new agreement next Friday, February 9.
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Animal Welfare is human welfare as well
"Animal welfare is one of those rare issues that is neither left nor right." EU citizens care about animal welfare, but why is this not being translated into political action? The upcoming European Elections offer a golden opportunity for political parties and prospective MEPs across the board to demonstrate that they are truly taking heed of citizens’ concerns about animal welfare. It is a chance for them to make concrete political commitments to protecting animals and show constituents that this is a political priority. Read more on EURACTIV 👉 https://lnkd.in/dm3CFnMx #HSIEurope #AnimalWelfare #EUelections2024 #ProtectAnimals
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We are shedding light on the Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing Regulations 2015, highlighting that invertebrates, like lobsters and crabs, are included in these vital protections. Let’s ensure that all beings, great and small, receive the protection they deserve 🦀 You can learn more about our work here: https://lnkd.in/eMgHzkpt #AnimalLaw #AnimalProtection #CompassionForAll
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"Animal welfare is one of those rare issues that is neither left nor right." EU citizens care about animal welfare, but why is this not being translated into political action? The upcoming European Elections offer a golden opportunity for political parties and prospective MEPs across the board to demonstrate that they are truly taking heed of citizens’ concerns about animal welfare. It is a chance for them to make concrete political commitments to protecting animals and show constituents that this is a political priority. Read more on EURACTIV 👉 https://lnkd.in/dm3CFnMx #HSIEurope #AnimalWelfare #EUelections2024 #ProtectAnimals
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New research in the #ClosingTheWelfareGap report reveals the disconnect between NZ's comparatively higher animal welfare standards and those of imports. It's time for policy change to #UpholdNZStandards 🇳🇿 Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/dqU2G6gu
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"Positive lists and poor welfare: the dysfunctional world of reptile keeping" 👉https://lnkd.in/eMrU-4Hu This Vet Record feature article explores the ethical questions and welfare issues raised by reptile-keeping, looking at the opportunities and limitations of legal frameworks around the private keeping of reptiles. At our 2024 Discussion Forum in May, the subject of keeping exotic animals, including reptiles, was raised in a question-and-answer session after the panel discussion on animal behaviour, showing growing interest and concerns from vet professionals in caring for those animals. 📷 Image by kuritafsheen77 on Freepik
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Did you know there is a way for European citizens to directly participate in the EU’s legislative process? This process is called ‘participatory democracy’, and it’s meant to make citizens’ concerns a driving force for change. But how does it work? Political scientist and Director of The ECI Campaign Carsten Berg explains this concept in detail. 📹 As this Sunday will be #InternationalDayofDemocracy, we will be taking this week to talk more in depth about EU democracy, citizen participation and animal welfare.
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A country may have robust welfare laws to protect animals raised for food domestically, but do those laws hold meaning if the same country imports large volumes of animal products from countries with no such protections? Animal Policy International are working hard to address this very issue, and in our new episode in the APC Policy Clinic series, we talked to their Co-Executive Director Rainer Kravets to take a deep dive on the topic. Check it out on your favorite platform at asiaforanimals.com/podcast
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