Project 1882 wants the EU to review the work on the new legislation on animal transport. Together with Animals International and seven other organizations, Project 1882 has filed a formal complaint regarding the role of European Parliament member Daniel Buda, in the legislative process.

Every year, around 330 million day-old male chicks are killed in the EU. Yesterday, Project 1882 brought together Swedish MEPs to discuss a potential solution to this problem.

The Swedish election result could pave the way for new reforms for animals. But could it also open the door for a Swedish Minister for Animal Welfare?

In 2024, Project 1882 was one of the organisations that founded the international umbrella organisation, the World Federation for Animals. This week, the organisation held its General Assembly, of which Project 1882 is a member. It was discussed how we can work together to achieve our shared global goals. A new board was also elected, and Project 1882’s CEO, Benny Andersson, stepped down from his post to make way for others to take over.

Ed Winters is one of the world's most prominent animal rights advocates. In an interview with Project 1882, he reflects on his televised exchange with Sweden's Minister for Rural Affairs, the importance of keeping a cool head in debates, and how vegans can hold on to hope in difficult times.

In a letter to the Swedish Government, Project 1882 urges the ministry to advance the important work being done in the EU to end the cruel transport of live animals.

A new European Citizens’ Initiative aims to strengthen the protection of stray dogs and cats, as well as animals living in shelters. The initiative calls on the European Commission to introduce measures that improve animal welfare and reduce suffering for vulnerable animals, both within and outside the EU.

An open international letter calls on the European Commission to propose a cage ban in 2026. Among those who have signed the letter are Project 1882 and animal welfare experts and researchers in Sweden.

Sick, injured, dying, and dead chickens was confronting the Swedish people as Project 1882's new footage from factory farms was brought to national television. After that, politicians are calling for a ban on Frankenchickens, and the Minister for Rural Affairs is called to the committee in Parliament.

On 7 July, the European Commission presented two major initiatives: the new “Livestock Strategy” and the “Protein Action Plan”. Together, they set the direction for the future of Europe’s food system – with major implications for animals, the climate and how our food is produced. There is now an indicative timeline for phasing out of cages in the EU including an import ban on cage eggs.

Today, Project 1882 delivered more than 65,000 signatures to Members of the Swedish Parliament, calling for a national ban on Frankenchickens. The handover took place together with a protest for the chickens outside the Swedish Parliament.

The European Parliament has now adopted common EU rules on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats. The decision marks a historic step forward for millions of animals – yet the legislation still leaves some animals without protection.

In a letter signed by eleven leading animal rights and animal welfare organisations, the Swedish Minister for Rural Affairs is urged to safeguard animal welfare. This is to be achieved through a ban on cages and fur farming.

Over 190,000 responses were collected in the EU's open consultation. The responses send a powerful signal that current EU legislation is inadequate and that citizens want to see comprehensive reforms to improve conditions for animals in factory farms.

In a letter, Project 1882 urges the EU Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare to immediately halt the export of live animals to Israel and neighbouring countries. The organization warns that animals are being transported directly into war zones.

The EU institutions have reached a preliminary agreement that stops a ban on well‑established names such as veggie burger and veggie sausage. At the same time, 31 other meat‑related terms are reserved exclusively for animal‑based products, including “bacon”, “steak” and “chicken”. The agreement must be formally approved by both the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament before it can enter into force.

Helsinki is taking a major step toward reducing both climate impact and animal suffering. The city has decided that by 2030 it will cut its public-sector purchases of meat and dairy products by half – and instead increase the share of plant-based meals.

Today, on 5 March, a hearing was held at the Court of Justice of the European Union. The case concerns the European Commission’s failure to act on its clear promise to phase out the use of cages in the food system, as requested by the successful European Citizens’ Initiative End the Cage Age. Project 1882 welcomes the legal proceedings and was present in Luxembourg for today’s hearing.

The EU has taken a historic step forward by agreeing on new welfare rules for cats and dogs. Project 1882 welcomes the agreement but stresses that not all companion animals are covered.

The European Commission and European Parliament have proposed new rules that would ban “meaty” names for plant-based products. Project 1882 has responded with an open letter to the EU institutions and urge Swedish Members of the European Parliament to reject the proposals. Changes would slow down the transition to a plant-based society and impede the phase-out factory farming in Europe.