15 Sep 2023 --- Animal protection lobbyists are calling on the European Commission (EC) to finally deliver on its promise to revise its animal welfare legislation before the end of the year in line with the latest science and societal expectations. EC President Ursula von der Leyen faced criticism this week, including from several MEPs, after failing to address animal rights in her State of the European Union speech, in which she outlined priorities for the remainder of the year.
