The latest EU statistics on the use of animals for scientific purposes in 2023 have been published. While the data shows a slight drop in numbers, deeper analysis reveals ongoing challenges and areas of concern.

Thousands of sled dogs in Finland are suffering as the country’s booming tourism industry continues to expand without sufficient safeguards for animal welfare. SEY is raising the alarm through its campaign calling for urgent reforms and stronger oversight.

Animals are being transported in their thousands to active conflict areas such as Israel, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. Animal protection organisations have been calling on the European Commission to suspend these dangerous transport routes, which put people and animals at great risk. So far, the institutions have ignored them. Now, citizens are being invited to lend their voice to...

Farmers from across Europe came to the European Commission on March 25 – World Cage Free Day – to join campaigners in calling for a ban on cages.

In response to widespread public outcry over the cruel hunting of seals, the EU adopted landmark legislation in 2009 restricting the placing on the market of seal products. This highly effective measure contributed to the recovery and growth of seal populations worldwide.