The EU agriculture ministers criticised, on Monday 24 June, certain elements in the proposal aimed at improving the welfare of animals during transport.
Some ministers - from Finland, Bulgaria and Italy - deplored the proposed definition of ‘long-distance journeys’.
Ireland was concerned about a possible reduction in its access to the single market, which often requires long-distance journeys. On the other hand, the Luxembourg minister said that the proposal lacked ambition when it came...