Activities of Daniel BUDA related to 2020/2269(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Protection of animals during transport - Protection of animals during transport (Recommendation) (debate)
Reports (1)
REPORT on the investigation of alleged contraventions and maladministration in the application of Union law in relation to the protection of animals during transport within and outside the Union
Amendments (22)
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas a number of reasons exist for the movement of live animals, including marketing, fattening, slaughter, rearing and breeding, as well as competitions and exhibitions;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that transport is often stressful for animals and can have a potential impact on their health and welfare;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that in the Council conclusions of 16 December 2019 on animal welfare, all Member States recognised the challenges that long- distance transport implies for animal welfare, the shortcomings and inconsistencies in enforcing the rules and the need for better rule enforcement, as well as the need to review and update the current legislatin case an assessment of the situation after a better rule shows the need for a revision;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 doeis not fully take into accountcomplied with by the Member States as regards the different transport needs of animals, according to species, age, size and physical condition, or specific physiological and behavioural feeding and watering requirements;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Concludes that many of the problems in animal transport originate from unclear requirements and the lack of clear definitions in the current regulation, leaving room for uneven application of the rules and for increased risks for animals, and for unfair competition among operators in the sector, leaving companies which abide by the rules facing unfair competition from those which do not;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that where Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 is implemented appropriately by each Member State, it has a positive impact on the welfare of animals during transport;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the fact that the Commission has mandated EFSA to assess the most recent scientific information available on the welfare of the main farm species during transport and on risks to their well-being; stresses that animal welfare legislation should be based on science and the latest technology;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes good note of the information provided by NGOs regarding the complaints lodged with the Commission on the alleged failure to comply with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005; takes note of their conclusions of systematic breaches of the regulation;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Welcomes the provisions of the new common agricultural policy, which contribute significantly to farm animal welfare through the cross-compliance mechanism and by encouraging livestock farmers to apply higher standards through the financial support granted under rural development policy;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the most frequently documented violations are linked to the lack of headroom, animals being unfit for transport, overcrowding, transport during extreme temperatureshigh temperatures and inadequate ventilation, feeding and hydration inside the vehicle, and journey duration;
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises that unclear requirements for headroom often lead to situations where animals are not able to stand in their natural position, undermining the objective of protecting animals during transport and clearly violating the technical rules set out in Article 6 of the Regulation and Chapter II, paragraph 1.2 of Annex I thereto;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises that faultsome situations have been reported in the loading of animals without observing the requirements for their separation in accordance with age, size and whether they have horns; but notes that some exceptions are explicitly provided for in the Regulation 1/2005.
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that according to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, the farmer, the driver and transport companies share equal responsibility for assessing whether animals are fit for transport; notes that the most common breaches in this respect concern the transport of pregnant animals, animals more than 90 % of the way through gestation, which sometimes give birth on board, downers (with physiological weakness and/or wounds or a pathological condition), and animals with wounds or prolapses; notes that the transporter has no previous information of the animals (in particular concerning pregnant females) and only a limited opportunity to check on them during the short period of the loading phase; considers that the respective responsibilities of the farmer, the driver and the transport company on the fitness of animals for transport are different and that these differences should be reflected in the legislation;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls for the adoption of harmonised and binding standards for the authorisation of vehicles and vessels transporting live animals, including for the condition and satellite navigation system of the vehicles;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Notes that the Member States should not authorise the use of vehicles and vessels transporting animals that do not comply with the provisions of the regulation, should be more rigorous in vehicle certification and approval procedures, and should withdraw authorisations already issued in the event of non-compliance;
Amendment 389 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Observes that insufficient exchange of information between competent authorities leads to inadequate enforcement of Community legislation for the protection of animals during transport and it is therefore necessary to improve the level of collaboration between the competent authorities in the different Member States;
Amendment 407 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Recalls that, according to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, all necessary arrangements shall be made in advance to minimise the length of the journey where possible and meet the animals’ needs during the journey;
Amendment 409 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Points out that the welfare of live animals during transport must be assured at all times, from loading to destination, regardless of the length of the journey, given that millions of animals are transported every year between Member States, within Member States and to third countries over long distances;
Amendment 443 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Points out that exposure to temperatures outside the optimal range, and, in particular, to high temperatures, is one of the main causes of animal welfare problems and suffering during transport; calls on the Member States to use new optimal temperature technology inside vehicles to guarantee animal welfare during transport, regardless of the time of year;
Amendment 485 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves, pregnant animals and those with physiological vulnerabilities is too low; highlights that, according to various experts and the former sub-group of the EU Animal Platform on Animal Welfare, more scientific evidence is needed to support good practices in the long-distance transport of unweaned animals and that the current provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are not adapted to the needs of these animals;
Amendment 526 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Highlights that, where proper infrastructure is lacking, the high number of animals moving quickly and simultaneously from trucks to vessels hinders the adequate inspection of individual animals and increases the risk of injury to those animals; stresses that many ports of export are not equipped with housing facilities where animals can be unloaded and rest, particularly in the event of delays;