Newly released documents obtained through Freedom of Information Requests reveal industry lobbyists pushing back against recent advancements in animal welfare science, challenging the European Food Safety Authority’s latest opinions. The exposé, conducted by investigative journalist Thin Lei Win and published by Lighthouse Reports and the Guardian, exposes the meat lobby’s influence on EU animal welfare laws, including the Commission’s commitment to ban caged farming. Olga Kikou of The European Institute of Animal Law & Policy commends the journalists for uncovering the industry’s lobbying tactics, urging citizens to prioritize public interest over private profits in policy-making.
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Ursula von der Leyen is meeting Donald Trump in Scotland to discuss trade as tariff deadlines approach, drawing insights from her recent summits with Japan and China. The article argues that the EU should not concede to US pressures, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Trump's negotiations and suggesting that both the US and EU have more to lose than appears. Want More Context? 🔎
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