Animal Politics EU

A European Movement Representing Animals

Animals can't vote,
but you can.

Ready to be part of something big?

We are a European movement stepping up to represent animals in the next European elections. Supported by a growing community of EU citizens, six European political parties are dedicated to ending the cruelty faced by countless animals across Europe.

This movement is more than a campaign; it’s a core part of the world-changing shift to transform our society into a kinder, more ethical place for all living beings; starting in Europe. We're leading change from the centre of our democracy, influencing policies to ensure animals are represented fairly.

You can save a life by voting for a future where compassion is at the heart of our society.

Animals can’t vote, but you can.

VOTE ON 6-9 JUNE

Netherlands France Spain Portugal Germany Cyprus

The Objectives

Animals should be represented

Appoint an EU-Commissioner for Animal Welfare

Animals are not products

End cages
Ban animal transport
Close fur farms
Stop overfishing
Don’t open octopus farms

Regulate the animal industry

Mandatory slaughterhouse camera surveillance
Mandatory stunning during slaughter
Systematic control by independent authorities

Europe should change its system for animals

Prohibit the import of products that cause animal suffering
Shift EU farming subsidies from animal agriculture to sustainable plant-based farming

Animals are not an experiment

Abolish animal testing

Animals are not entertainment

Cease ‘sport’ hunting
Cut off funding for bullfighting

Protect animals in the wild

Guns don’t belong in nature
Wolves belong in nature
Create underwater protected areas

Care for companion animals

Combat illegal pet trade
Regulate pet care
Protect stray animals

Read the full manifesto (pdf)

Vote for your animal representative

Anja Hazekamp

Anja is a biologist, animal activist, and current Member of the European Parliament for the Partij voor de Dieren. When elected 10 years ago, she was the first international animal representative in history.

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Hélène Thouy

Hélène is one of the co-founders and the leading candidate for the Animalist Party (Parti Animaliste). She is a lawyer and advises animal rights associations for around ten years.

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Sebastian Everding

Sebastian is the leading candidate of the Animal Welfare Party (Tierschutzpartei) in Germany. He is a sustainability entrepreneur and has been active in animal and environmental protection policy at Dortmund City Council since 2020.

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Cristina García

Cristina is a lawyer and founder of her own Law Firm, specialized in Animal Law. She joined PACMA in 2016 and is currently PACMA's number 1 candidate for the next elections to the European Parliament in June 2024.

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Pedro Fidalgo Marques

Pedro is the leading candidate of PAN People-Animals-Nature Party in Portugal. He is an experienced animal and environmental activist and social entrepreneur recognised for his dedication to defending human, animal and environmental rights.

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Kyriacos Kyriacou

Kyriacos founded the Animal Party Cyprus ten years ago and is the leading candidate for the European Parliament elections in 2024.

Visit the Cyprian website

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