On Wednesday 26 June, the Member States’ ambassadors to the European Union (Coreper) gave their assent to the EU Council’s negotiating mandate on a proposal to improve the welfare of cats and dogs by establishing minimum rules at EU level for the first time.
The proposal aims to improve the welfare of cats and dogs kept by breeders, selling establishments and shelters, while improving consumer protection, ensuring fair competition and combating illegal trade. The proposal has no impact...