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Decision-making processes at EU-level can be difficult and time-consuming, but these decisions also represent a chance to make a real difference for billions of animals. Here you find the latest news on Project 1882's activities and progress in promoting animal welfare in the EU.
Overwhelming support for a Swedish ban on fur farming
Project 1882 has just submitted its response to the inquiry into a ban on fur farming in Sweden. Most other leading organisations support the proposal for a ban. Project 1882 sees this as a strong signal to politicians to introduce the ban as soon as possible.
Project 1882 files formal ethics complaint concerning MEPs role in EU animal transport legislation
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.
The issue of the systematic killing of male chicks reaches EU level
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.
Campaign progress: Woolrich Europe adopts fur-free policy
International outerwear brand Woolrich Europe has officially announced a fur-free commitment after the campaign that Project 1882 has run together with other animal rights organisations. The announcement comes following more than 200,000 emails sent to the company by consumers, as well as public demonstrations outside stores across Europe.
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This is what Project 1882 is doing in EU
- Putting pressure on politicians and authorities to change laws that affect animals in Sweden and at the EU level.
- Follows processes and exerts influence by, among other things, contacting Swedish members of the European Parliament, Swedish ministers and the Committee on EU Affairs.
- Informing the public about the situation.
Read more about what we do in EU and other global work.
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