Manifesto Animal Politics EU

We have a shared vision and will work closely together to

Raise the moral and legal status of animals
Improve the welfare of animals kept for farming purposes and ensure proper enforcement of animal welfare legislation across all EU member states
Phase out farming practices which are harmful to animals and re-direct EU subsidies away from the intensive livestock industry, into sustainable, plant-based, and organic agriculture
End the cruel long distance transport of live animals within and outside the EU
Stop overfishing within and outside European waters
Phase out animal testing with binding targets for reduction and replacement, combined with incentives for alternative testing methods
End legal derogations and subsidies for so-called cultural and religious traditions that involve cruelty to animals, such as bull fighting, non-stun slaughter and foie gras production
Fight the illicit trade of pets in the EU and halt the barbaric treatment of stray dogs and cats in Europe
Implement a ban on hunting and prohibit the import of wildlife trophies
Close all fur farms in Europe and ban fur imports from third countries
Take hazardous pesticides and endocrine disrupting chemicals off the market
Combat climate change by supporting a shift towards a plant-based lifestyle, implementing a CO2 tax for companies and speeding up efforts to realise a complete switch to renewable energy
Realise efficient, affordable and accessible public transport, as an alternative to air travel