Tag: Europe
Extreme heat across Europe puts animals at extreme risk
Europe is experiencing one of its most severe June heatwaves on record and animals are suffering. Temperatures above 40°C have been recorded.
Farmed animals in Europe ignored in State of the Union speech
In her recent State of the Union speech, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen did not mention any plans to improve the lives of animals in Europe.
EU relaxes rules on wolf hunting
The European Commission has approved a proposal to make it easier for governments to approve wolf hunting. It decided to reduce the protection status...
EU wants to lower wolf protection status
The European Union (EU) wants to lower the protection level of wolves, with most member countries supporting this change.
EU to appoint first-ever animal welfare Commissioner
The European Union is set to appoint a dedicated Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare. Olivér Várhelyi from Hungary has been nominated for this...
Facebook and Instagram fail to ban illegal puppy trade, Four Paws says
The illegal puppy trade is growing on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, Four Paws said.