The @europeanleft.bsky.social demands clarity on the @ec.europa.eu's possible provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

And so do we.

This deal risks flooding the EU with products from cruel farming systems, undermining sustainable food goals. #StopEUMercosur #StopCruelImports

The EU-Mercosur agreement cannot apply without consent from the European Parliament On 21 January the European Parliament put on hold the ratification of the EU-Mercosur deal by sending it to the European Court of Justice to assess its compatibility with EU treaties. The European…

The EU-Mercosur agreement cannot be applied without the consent of the @europarl.europa.eu.

This is not a technicality. It is a legal requirement under EU treaties.

#StopEUMercosur #StopCruelImports

President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu will seal a deal that undermines Europe’s ambition to transition to sustainable food systems, fuels deforestation & intensifies cruel farming practices.

All eyes on @europarl.europa.eu to oppose the ratification of this deal.
#StopEUMercosur #StopCruelImports

This deal risks opening the doors of the European market to products produced with lower animal protection and environmental standards.

The EU should not sign any deals that let this happen.

EU animal welfare & environmental standards must apply to all imports.
#StopEUMercosur #StopCruelImports

European colegislators found an agreement on the #EUMercosur trade deal – and it spells bad news for farmed animals, the environment and European farmers.
#StopEUMercosur #StopCruelImports

Stop cruel imports: the EU must raise the bar for meat chickens Every year, more than 6 billion chickens are raised for meat in the European Union. Many endure lives of silent suffering bred to grow unnaturally fast, packed tightly in barren sheds, and…

The EU is revising its animal welfare laws.

Now’s the moment to ensure ALL meat chickens sold in Europe meet higher welfare standards — including imports. No more loopholes. 🐓

#StopCruelImports
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Court confirms World Animal Protection’s right to protest against JBS São Paulo court confirms our right to peaceful protest against JBS over environmental and animal welfare impacts.

A win in Brazil 🇧🇷: NGOs can hold JBS to account for climate & animal welfare abuses. Well done @animalprotection.bsky.social!

Important for the EU too — JBS is one of the top two Brazilian exporters of chicken meat to our market.

#StopCruelImports #StopEUMercosur

👎 Despite a dedicated chapter on animal welfare, the European Commission has missed yet another opportunity to condition preferential imports to EU welfare standards with the EU-Mexico trade deal.

Europe must #StopCruelImports

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EU-Mercosur deal undermines EU progress on animals Despite widespread opposition, the European Commission presented today the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) to EU Member States. Animal protection…

❌The EU-Mercosur deal grants sweeping access to imports of animal products from cruel farming systems, undermining Europe’s sustainable food system ambitions.

📢Member States: withhold ratification until EU welfare standards apply to all imports! #StopEUMercosur #StopCruelImports bit.ly/4g2nVug

🌍 EU trade policy has the power to condition imports based on #AnimalWelfare - it’s time to use it.

Current trade deals can fuel unsustainable, high-intensity systems like feedlots - bad for animals, the environment, and public health.

🇪🇺 Let’s #StopCruelImports.

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🦆Follow us to keep updated on our work to ensure that farmed animal welfare standards are upheld in international trade policy!

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This is what we're working towards in the UK & New Zealand: closing the loophole that lets countries outsource cruelty through trade.

⚠️ Follow us to keep up-to-date with our work to close imports loopholes and improve the lives of farmed animals worldwide.

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🐔 If battery cages are banned in the EU, then the import of egg products from battery cages should be banned too.

Yet, the number of egg products the EU imports skyrocketed by 253% over the past 5 years - including from battery cages.

#StopCruelImports

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The @ec.europa.eu has an opportunity to end cruel imports with legislation that raises standards for animals & protects European farmers #StopCruelImports

The EU has the power to put in place animal welfare rules for imports of meat and animal products. That’s the clear view of experts and studies & it reflects a clear public demand for ethical standards in European food #StopCruelimports

Stop cruel imports: applying EU animal welfare standards to all products placed on the EU market The upcoming revision of the EU animal welfare legislation is a unique opportunity to apply EU animal welfare standards to imports of animal products. The European Commission confirmed its…

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As the EU revises its animal welfare laws, we must not forget imports!

The EU imports chicken meat affecting 250 million chickens every year - often from low-welfare systems.

It’s time to act:
👉 Require EU‐equivalent welfare standards for all imported products.
#StopCruelImports

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Breakdown of the EU-Mercosur agreement: What could take decades to repair | Animal Equality A new EU-Mercosur trade deal could push animal cruelty, deforestation, and factory farming into South America—while letting Europe avoid its commitment to voters.

🚨 The EU-Mercosur trade deal would lock in decades of suffering for animals raised in cruel, intensive systems and imported into Europe.

We must say NO to this harmful agreement.

Read more via Animal Equality Brazil 👉 bit.ly/4lGjmb1

#StopEUMercosur #StopCruelImports

🇪🇺 EU citizens value animal welfare, but they may unknowingly be buying products from systems like battery cages & overcrowded farms, which are banned or restricted in the EU.

It’s time to require EU-equivalent welfare standards for all imports. #StopCruelImports

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🇪🇺 The EU's animal welfare laws are being revised - now is the moment to stop fuelling animal suffering abroad through imports!

A new @eurogroupforanimals.org report shows this is legally feasible and would have a significantly positive impact.

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Only EU slaughter rules apply to animal products imported into the EU. That means EU shoppers may unknowingly be funding cruel farming practices abroad.

🇪🇺 It’s time to raise the bar: require EU‐equivalent welfare for all imports.

📘 Dive into our latest report 👇

#StopCruelImports

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🇪🇺 Animal Policy International has responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on animal welfare legislation.

We’re urging the EU to apply its welfare standards to all animal products sold in the Single Market—including imports.

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UK farmers outraged Australian beef is selling cheaper citing lower welfare standards - Beef Central Farmers in the UK outraged to see imported beef, including from Australia, selling cheaper citing the countries have lower welfare standards...Read More

🇬🇧UK farmers raise the alarm about welfare standards in imported Australian beef.

Consumers have demanded higher welfare standards, yet beef from feedlots - virtually non-existent in UK farming - is filling our supermarket shelves

#StopCruelImports 🐄

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🇬🇧 The UK's new Trade Strategy calls out cruel imports - and commits to act when overseas produce has an "unfair advantage".

But could the new EU-UK trade deal stand in the way?

Our latest article breaks it down - link in comments 🔗

#StopCruelImports #trade #animalwelfare

Take action | UK Stop Cruel Imp.

🇬🇧 When people act, policy changes. Your voice can help #StopCruelImports!

We banned sow stalls & barren battery cages because they're cruel. Yet we import products using these methods. We must close the imports loophole!

📩Take <5 mins to Steve Reed MP today www.stopcruelimports.uk/take-action

UK Government vows to uphold animal welfare in trade deals

The UK Government's newly published Trade Strategy commits to upholding UK animal welfare standards in trade deals.

As more trade deals are agreed, we'll continue to call on the Government to put words into action to deliver on this pledge.

#StopCruelImports

Farmers call for UK animal welfare rules to be upheld in Gulf states deal PM urged to ensure £1.6bn trade agreement does not undermine industry with influx of lower-welfare meat

In all trade deals it's vital that steps are taken to protect our animal welfare standards. If it's too cruel to produce here, it's too cruel to import.

#StopCruelImports

🇬🇧It was a pleasure to meet with Animal Welfare Minister Baroness Sue Hayman yesterday to discuss how we can use trade policy to help farmed animals.

Thank you Sue for being a dedicated champion for animals!

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