Zowel de maatschappij als de politiek tonen steeds meer betrokkenheid bij het welzijn van dieren in de veehouderij. Ironisch genoeg zijn het net deze twee partijen die de huidige industrie, met zijn megastallen en goedkope vleesproductie, in stand houden. Ze worden daarbij geholpen door de aanzienlijke invloed van de Europese landbouwlobby. Lees het volledige verhaal
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From 30 November to 12 December, Dubai will host COP28, the annual meeting that gathers leaders from around the world to discuss the state of our climate. This 28th edition will focus on several aspects, including the first global stocktake, adaptation targets and climate finance. Every year, the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the
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From 30 November to 12 December, Dubai will host COP28, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The 170 members of the Belgian delegation will work together to realise Belgium’s desire for a just and inclusive transition, with the active participation of public and private stakeholders. COP28
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Op papier is een duurzame veehouderij, met minder schadelijke stoffen en minder dieren, de toekomst. In praktijk is het verre van eenvoudig om dit te realiseren in een regio als Vlaanderen en Nederland, waar vee in enorme hoeveelheden aanwezig is. Niet alleen veehouders en consumenten worstelen met een duurzamere toekomst. Ook de verdeeldheid tussen politici
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Gone are the days when the Flemish government could blame the national government for its instability, as Flemish political leaders are increasingly characterised by division and disloyalty. The situation in Flanders has turned sour, especially between the coalition partners N-VA and CD&V. This is a very different picture from that at the beginning of the
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When the Covid-19 pandemic hit Belgium, the country had been trying to form a government for months. It finally emerged in October 2020, with seven political parties signing a sketchy coalition agreement. This agreement contained statements that were open to debate – as has transpired in the years since. The government came to power 494
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Societal attitudes towards equestrian sport are changing as people become more aware of the industry’s impact on horse welfare. That’s why the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI), the governing body of equestrian sport, is planning positive action to ensure the future of the sport. The FEI, headed by Belgian Ingmar De Vos, organises international competitions worldwide,
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In the most successful European Citizens’ Initiative on animal welfare, more than 1.5 million citizens called on the European Commission to make the EU fur-free. Although fur is becoming increasingly unpopular, some EU member states still allow animals to be bred for this purpose, affecting their welfare and potentially human health. Europe is one of
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The use of cages, mutilation and feed restrictions should be avoided for the welfare of broilers and laying hens, according to new scientific opinions from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The findings come ahead of a review of EU animal welfare legislation. The conclusions of the EU’s scientific body are clear: “Birds should be
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For many years, the castration of piglets has been the subject of debate at the European and national levels. In Belgium, a new royal decree allows pig farmers to use anaesthesia before the procedure. Flemish Animal Welfare minister Ben Weyts considers this to be the wrong approach. He says that if the EU does not
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