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Objection to Bluetongue Virus Movement Rules

Summary

The European Parliament objects to new Commission rules on animal movements due to the bluetongue virus, arguing they are disproportionate and economically damaging.
10 03.07.2026
Other
economy
business and competition
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • The European Parliament formally objects to the Commission's new rules for managing animal movements related to specific viral infections.
  • The proposed framework for managing animal health is considered disproportionate to the actual epidemiological risks.
  • Current vaccines do not cover all 24 known versions of the bluetongue virus currently circulating in the Union.
  • Young animals, specifically those under 90 days old, face unfair restrictions because they cannot be vaccinated.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation (EU) of 27 March 2026 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688 as regards infection with bluetongue virus (serotypes 1-24) and infection with epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus and introducing a derogation for movements of registered equine animals
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