Animal rights in Europe
Animals among Europeans receive great attention, whether pets or wild animals, as the European Union established a set of laws and legislation in 1974 AD, according to which animals are protected and their rights are preserved. [1] For its part, European Union legislation covers all matters that may pertain to farm animals and lays down provisions for them in raising poultry and calves on the one hand, and transportation operations. And slaughtering all animals on the other hand, the European Union has stipulated laws that prohibit the use of cages for laying hens, and these laws and legislation are considered the most advanced around the world. It is supervised by the Union Commission, and research and auditing are carried out by delegates from the Commission to ensure that member states fulfill their duties towards these laws and regulations. Legislation to the fullest extent, and in the event that these legislations are not applied, the European Union can refer these countries to the Court of Justice of the Union, and the Commission works to raise the level of awareness and guidance by holding seminars, training, and providing consultations.[1]
Examples of legislation
There are many examples of laws and legislation stipulated by European Union countries regarding animal rights, and these restrictions and legislation are not limited to animals that are raised on farms, but rather these restrictions protect animals used in scientific experiments as well as animals that are raised in public parks and aquaria. [1] The union also prohibits the use of snares and traps that harm the legs and limbs of animals, in addition to banning trade in the fur of cats, dogs, and seals for ethical reasons that affect the feelings of many citizens because of their breeding of these animals. [1]
Text of the European Union Labor Treaty
The following is a text from the Labor Code of the European Union from Article 13: [1] “When implementing and formulating Union policies with regard to agriculture and fisheries, their transportation, domestic markets, research and technological development, and since animals are considered sentient beings, the Union and the Member States that represent it must It takes into account the requirements of animal care while respecting customs and legislative provisions pertaining to religious and heritage rituals and cultural traditions.
animals around the world
On the other hand, the outbreak of the Corona virus epidemic was a clear indication of the lack of concern in some countries and regions for the rights of animals, through intensive agriculture and crowded commercial markets, which are far from any legislation and laws that protect the rights of animals. The countries of China, the United States, Vietnam and Egypt are intensifying their efforts to reduce the risk of animal diseases and greater protection for humans and animals.[2]