Poland’s attempt to delay the Europe-wide ban on barren battery cages has failed at today’s meeting of EU Council of Agriculture Ministers. According to our sources, the proposed postponement of the ban was not supported by any Member State Government or by the European Commission. This is great news for Europe’s egg laying hens and means that the ban, due to enter into force in 2012, remains on track.
After an anxious day awaiting the outcome, this is wonderful news!
Thank you so much to everyone who joined our lobbying activities across Europe. In the UK alone, over 10,000 of you emailed the UK Minister in support of this campaign. It again shows what we can do together in speaking up for farm animals. It also underscores the need to be vigilant and the threats that remain, even when victories have been gained. Whatever the challenge, Compassion will continue to take decisive action until the day that battery cages are finally banned.
A Compassionate World
Personal blog of Philip Lymbery, Chief Executive of Compassion in World Farming
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