Farm animals cannot wait any longer

Animal protection organizations are urging the European Commission to deliver on their promises and update outdated animal welfare laws. Billions of farmed animals in the EU continue to suffer under current legislation, with practices such as confinement in cages, painful mutilations, and overcrowded conditions still legal. The organizations presented photographs of these practices outside the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels, calling for urgent action to improve animal welfare standards.

The EU is in the process of revising its animal welfare laws, presenting a major opportunity to transform the lives of billions of animals. However, while some commitments have been made, there is still a need for stronger legislation to protect all species and address systemic issues within the food production industry. Animal advocates are calling on EU policymakers to honor their promises and deliver ambitious animal welfare legislation without further delay, ensuring that no species is left behind in the process.