Summary
A recommendation to improve and enforce animal welfare standards during transport within and outside the EU. 9 20.01.2022
Other
trade
transport
environment
social policy
administrative law
public administration
protection of animals
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Key points
- The European Parliament calls for a fundamental shift in the transport industry, moving from live animals to the transport of meat and genetic material.
- There is an urgent need to revise and strengthen the existing rules governing animal transport to ensure they are properly enforced across all Member States.
- The proposal demands stricter controls on temperature, space, and journey times to protect vulnerable animals like unweaned or pregnant livestock.
- The Commission is urged to present a concrete action plan by the end of 2023 to address the drivers behind live animal transport.
Speeches
52 Speeches in total
Pro
Contra
Nicola BEER
Renew
Pascal DURAND
Renew
Documents (PDFs)
PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE COMMISSION following the investigation of alleged contraventions and maladministration in the application of Union law in relation to the protection of animals during transport within and outside the Union
Protection of animals during transport
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