Eurogroup for Animals

Civil society today had the opportunity to present the case for phasing out cages at the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) in Luxembourg, arguing that the European Commission (EC) has failed to uphold citizens’ expectations on the End the Cage Age ECI.

Court of Justice of EU hears how EC failed citizens on ban on cages

5 March 2026

Press Release

CIWF

Wild Animals

The European Ombudswoman requested that the European Commission respond, without delay, to demands by the organisers of the Fur Free Europe ECI, in response to a complaint filed some weeks ago.

European Ombudswoman asks Commission to act impartially on fur farming ECI

Over eight in every ten (82%) citizens across the EU are concerned about the welfare of animals during live transport, a new survey concludes, as EU regulation remains at risk of being weakened and leaving millions of animals unprotected.

Live animal transport: EU citizens demand strong reform in new survey

22 January 2026

Press Release

Trade

Today, EU member states have greenlighted the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, marking a major political step towards the ratification of a deal that threatens millions of animals.

EU-Mercosur deal will have devastating impacts for animals

9 January 2026

Press Release

The voice for animals in Europe

As the pan-European animal protection organisation, the primary focus of Eurogroup for Animals is to work in the interest of animals towards a society in which they are valued and respected as sentient beings.

Who we are

years

of Eurogroup for Animals

member organisations

signatures collected for a Fur Free Europe

Our Areas of Concern for Animals

What’s keeping us awake at night?

Lab Animals

Eurogroup for Animals

Court of Justice of EU hears how EC failed citizens on ban on cages

European Ombudswoman asks Commission to act impartially on fur farming ECI

Live animal transport: EU citizens demand strong reform in new survey

EU-Mercosur deal will have devastating impacts for animals

The voice for animals in Europe

Our Areas of Concern for Animals

What’s keeping us awake at night?

Funding for animal-free research methods

Existing provisions on animal welfare cooperation are not being implemented

The use of animals in science is still too high

Discover more about our policy areas

Animals in Science

Equines

Trade

Aquatic Animals

Wild Animals

Farm Animals

Cats and Dogs

Political Advocacy

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