2020/2269(INI) 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
Lead committee dossier:
Progress: Procedure completed
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | ANIT |
BUDA Daniel ( EPP),
CARVALHAIS Isabel ( S&D)
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KELLEHER Billy ( Renew),
WAITZ Thomas ( Verts/ALE),
CONTE Rosanna ( ID),
LUNDGREN Peter ( ECR),
HAZEKAMP Anja ( GUE/NGL)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 207, RoP 208
Legal Basis:
RoP 207, RoP 208Subjects
Events
2022/01/20
EP - Debate in Parliament
Documents
2021/12/14
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary
Details
The temporary Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport adopted the own-initiative report by Daniel BUDA (EPP, RO) and Isabel CARVALHAIS (S&D, PT) 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.
Every year, millions of animals are transported over both short and long distances within and between Member States and to third countries. A number of countries or regions in the EU and globally have banned the transport of live animals over long distances to third countries and overseas, and others are considering the measure as it is impossible for the transport to be carried out in line with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, as well as being impossible to assess the real conditions during long-distance journeys to third countries.
Based on the conclusions of the report by the temporary Committee of Inquiry set up to investigate alleged contraventions or maladministration in the implementation of Union law on the protection of animals during transport within and outside the Union, Members called on the Commission and the EU countries to step up their efforts to respect animal welfare during transport and update EU rules.
In addition, Members adopted the following conclusions:
The report emphasised that transport is stressful for animals, regardless of the means of transport, and often has a negative impact on their health and welfare and on consumer health, especially when transport is poorly planned or reliant on outdated technology and equipment, or otherwise not properly conducted. It noted that it is particularly difficult to enforce Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 where a transport passes through a number of Member States and where various Member States have approved the journey log and have issued the transporter with the authorisation and the registration certificate for the vehicle, and the certificate of competence for the driver.
Enforcement of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005
The Commission identified the enforcement of the regulation as a major challenge, partly because of differences in the interpretation of the requirements and partly because of the lack of controls by the Member States.
Members welcomed 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. The report noted that the most frequently documented violations during transports are linked to the lack of headroom, animals being unfit for transport, overcrowding, inappropriate watering devices or the lack of water supply and food causing animals to dehydrate, transport during extreme temperatures and inadequate ventilation inside the means of transport, considerably prolonged journey duration and the failure to observe resting times.
There is also a need to improve the checking of journey logs; the application and proportionality of sanctions; the training of drivers and companies; and the certification process for means of transport by road and livestock vessels, so that means of transport that cannot offer good transport conditions are refused certification. The report also highlighted that animal welfare during transport could be better ensured by recording and checking data in real time via GPS, video surveillance and other technologies.
Regretting the significant economic challenges faced by small local slaughterhouses and their reduced numbers, the report called for support of the development of on-farm slaughter , using mobile slaughterhouses, in order to remove the need to transport live animals wherever possible.
Authorisation procedures and approval of means of transport
Members are very concerned about the number of reports of inappropriate vehicles being used to transport live animals, whether by land or by sea, and recognises the major differences between the Member States in interpreting and enforcing the regulation, as far as the approval of the means of transport is concerned, especially with reference to the legislative requirements for road vehicles regarding the watering system, with particular attention to the needs of unweaned animals.
The report called 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. It also pointed out that the inspection and certification procedures for livestock vessels are not harmonised and lack mandatory inspection criteria in some Member States. Members are deeply concerned that in some cases there is evidence that the authorities in some Member States have approved and/or permitted the use of vessels which do not comply with the EU rules on animal welfare, noting that a vessel may operate from every Member State once approved by a single Member State.
In addition, the report noted that in a high number of vehicles, drinking facilities are not adapted to the specific drinking behaviour or size of the transported animals: are out of reach for the animals or are not available in sufficient number or with adequate distribution.
Journey times and resting periods
The report pointed 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 and recalled that all necessary arrangements must be made in advance to minimise the duration of the journey and to meet the needs of the animals during the journey. According to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, journey times should not exceed eight hours, but may be extended if certain additional requirements are met. However, there have been recurrent violations of the Regulation in this respect.
Members regretted the fact that control post facilities for unloading, watering, feeding and resting of animals during long journeys are not always identified on journey logs, as required, or do not comply with EU standards.
Loading and unloading
The report stressed that loading and unloading operations are particularly problematic in terms of animal welfare. Member States are called on to carry out systematic and effective inspections before animals are loaded, particularly when loading onto ships.
Transport conditions
Members pointed out that exposure to temperatures outside the legal range allowed by Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, of between +5 ºC and +30 ºC degrees , occurs often and is one of the main causes of animal welfare problems. Member States are called on to require the use of new temperature technology inside vehicles to ensure optimal temperature during transport.
Documents
2021/12/02
EP - Vote in committee
2021/07/15
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
Documents
2021/07/15
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
Documents
2021/06/28
EP - Committee draft report
Documents
2020/12/17
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2020/12/09
EP - BUDA Daniel (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in ANIT
2020/12/09
EP - CARVALHAIS Isabel (S&D) appointed as rapporteur in ANIT
Documents
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Committee report tabled for plenary: A9-0350/2021
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE695.325
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE695.326
- Committee draft report: PE680.989
- Committee draft report: PE680.989
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE695.325
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE695.326
Activities
- Nicola BEER
- Asim ADEMOV
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- Clara AGUILERA
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- Daniel BUDA
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- Herbert DORFMANN
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- Pascal DURAND
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- Angel DZHAMBAZKI
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- Eleonora EVI
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- Jytte GUTELAND
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- Anja HAZEKAMP
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- Heidi HAUTALA
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- Seán KELLY
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- Tilly METZ
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- Maria NOICHL
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- Stanislav POLČÁK
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- Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ
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- Tom VANDENKENDELAERE
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- Henna VIRKKUNEN
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- Thomas WAITZ
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- Pär HOLMGREN
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- Billy KELLEHER
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- Sylvia LIMMER
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- Martin HOJSÍK
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- Juan Ignacio ZOIDO ÁLVAREZ
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- Miroslav RADAČOVSKÝ
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- Sylwia SPUREK
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- Rosanna CONTE
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- Aurélia BEIGNEUX
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- Anna DEPARNAY-GRUNENBERG
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- Niels FUGLSANG
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- Marlene MORTLER
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- Isabel CARVALHAIS
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- Annika BRUNA
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- Pernille WEISS
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- Asger CHRISTENSEN
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- Sunčana GLAVAK
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- Elżbieta KRUK
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- Manuela RIPA
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- Emma WIESNER
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- Colm MARKEY
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| Amendments | Dossier |
| 642 |
2020/2269(INI)
2021/07/15
ANIT
642 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) — having regard to the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 17 December 2020 in Case C- 336/19,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 20 Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K b (new) Kb. whereas EU rules and standards on animal welfare are the highest in the world, thanks to the significant progress made and the efforts of our breeders, transporters and civil society;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K b (new) Kb. whereas it is possible to transport meat and genetic material instead of live animals as countries are already trading meat/carcasses and embryos;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K b (new) Kb. whereas fitness for transport is defined differently in the various Member States;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K c (new) Kc. whereas EU fish intra-trade plays an essential role in the whole EU fishery trade and it accounted in 2014 for 86% of total trade within and outside the EU, volumes sold within the EU reaching at 5,74 million tonnes with a value of EUR 20,6 billion, the highest registered since 20065a. _________________ 5a https://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/201 6/february/tradoc_154321.pdf
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K c (new) Kc. whereas it is possible to transport meat and genetic material instead of live animals as countries are already trading meat/carcasses and embryos;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K c (new) Kc. whereas animal transport, especially over long distances, is a factor in greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K c (new) Kc. whereas there is often confusion among those responsible about what needs to be done if animals are declared unfit for transport;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K c (new) Kc. whereas it is important to support our livestock sectors, preventing loss of market share;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K d (new) Kd. whereas animal transport over long distances and under poor hygiene conditions increases the risk of transmitting and spreading disease;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K d (new) Kd. whereas those responsible for the transports are often uncertain how far the pregnancy has progressed;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 22 Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K e (new) Ke. whereas EU citizens are increasingly concerned about compliance with animal welfare standards, especially in live animal transports;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K e (new) Ke. whereas complying with animal welfare principles improves the quality of meat products;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Emphasises that transport is stressful for animals and
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Emphasises that transport is stressful for animals and
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Emphasises that t
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Emphasises that transport, in trucks, on vessels, in trains and in planes, is stressful for animals and
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Emphasises that transport is stressful for animals and
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Emphasises that
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Emphasises that
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Emphasises that
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 22 Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Emphasises that transport is often stressful for animals and can have a potential impact on their health and welfare;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Emphasises that transport
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Emphasises that transport is stressful for animals and
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Emphasises that transport is stressful for animals and
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Notes that it is particularly difficult to enforce Regulation 1/2005 where a transport passes through a number of Member States and various Member States have approved the journey log and have issued the transporter with the authorisation and the registration certificate for the vehicle and the certificate of competence for the driver; where Member States identify violations of the provisions of Regulation 1/2005, they must notify such violations in accordance with Article 26 to all other Member States;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Takes note of the fact that, albeit factors such as extreme temperatures, lack of food, water and rest, loading and unloading6a are catalysed by the length of the journey, it is not the journey duration per se that causes welfare issues for live animals during transport; further notes that, provided conditions are optimal, healthy and fit farm animals could possibly be exposed to long transport durations without necessarily compromising their welfare5a; _________________ 5a https://www.researchgate.net/publication/ 221974187_Road_transport_of_farm_ani mals_Effect_of_journey_duration_on_ani mal_welfare 6a Results from scientific projects (Hartung et al., 2006; Marahrens et al., 2003) show that the main source of stress is the loading and unloading procedure and not the duration of transportation
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Emphasises, that the transport regulation was adopted more than 15 years ago and that it does not set the conditions in line with the most recent scientific research and knowledge on the physiology and needs of the animals;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Emphasises that live animal transport is the result of the specialization of farmers in one or more stages of the animal’s life, of the management of environmental issues and of the various production systems across the EU, which arise from different geographical, climatic, environmental and traditional factors and that it supports the economic strength and social vibrancy of territories across the EU, which contain main production areas being located in depopulating areas or in areas with natural constraints across the EU;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Is concerned that the current provisions of the Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are not aligned with the Farm to Fork Strategy to promote a local and short supply chains and stresses that the systematic regulatory changes of live animal transports are needed to shift the trade from live transports to transports of meat, carcasses and genetic material;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Emphasises that due to the complex relationships among the various needs and requirements of farmed fish and their behavioural and physiological consequences, as for all animals it is impossible to find one single measurement or welfare indicator that will cover all possible husbandry systems, farmed species and situations;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 22 a (new) — having regard to the Patterns of livestock transport in the EU and to third countries, as published by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) in July 2021,
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Stresses that due to the impossibility to enforce and to implement in practical reality the Court of Justice’s C-424/13 ruling, some Member States or regions have already moved to restrict and ban transports of live animals on long distances to certain countries or regions;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution 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 legislation, in the light of the latest scientific knowledge;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Recalls that in the Council conclusions of 16 December 2019 on animal welfare, all Member States recognised the
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Recalls, in this respect, that Article 1(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 allows Member States to adopt stricter national measures aimed at improving the welfare of animals during transport taking place entirely within their territory or during sea transport departing from their territory;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recalls that the Commission, in its 2011 report on the impact of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, identified the enforcement of the regulation as a major challenge, partly because of differences in the interpretation of the requirements and partly because of the lack of controls by the Member States, while the 2020 reports on welfare of animals exported by road and sea emphasized that the limitations, such as inability of Member States to ascertain the conditions of transport outside the EU or during the sea travel and routinely unreported approvals of incomplete and incorrect travel documentation, prevent national authorities and the Commission to get an overview of the general situation during these transports and to target their controls more effectively and based on risk;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recalls that the Commission, in its 2011 report on the impact of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, reported about a gap between the requirements of the legislation and available scientific evidence; additionally, the Commission identified the enforcement of the regulation as a major challenge, partly because of differences in the interpretation of the requirements and partly because of the lack of controls by the Member States; recalls that the report underlines the fact that implausible transport plans are approved;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recalls that the Commission, in its 2011 report on the impact of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, reported about a gap between the requirements of the legislation and available scientific evidence; additionally, the Commission identified the enforcement of the regulation as a major challenge, partly because of differences in the interpretation of the requirements and partly because of the lack of controls by the Member States, recalls that the report underlines the fact that implausible transport plans are approved;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recalls that the Commission, in its 2011 report on the impact of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, reported about a gap between the requirements of the legislation and available scientific evidence and the fact that implausible transport plans are approved, and that the Commission identified the enforcement of the regulation as a major challenge, partly because of differences in the interpretation of the requirements and partly because of the lack of controls by the Member States;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 22 a (new) — having regard to the OIE Aquatic Animal Health Strategy 2021-20253a, _________________ 3a https://www.oie.int/app/uploads/2021/05/e n-oie-aahs.pdf
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recalls that the Commission, in its 2011 report on the impact of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, identified the enforcement of the regulation as a major challenge, partly because of differences in the
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Regrets that the Commission did not adequately follow-up to Parliaments’ resolutions of 12 December 2012 on the protection of animals during transport and 14 February 2019 on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport within and outside the EU, which, amongst other things, contained clear calls for shorter transport times for animals and better checks on compliance with EU rules to protect animals during transport;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Regrets that some Member States were not willing to cooperate to investigate alleged contraventions and maladministration in the application of Union law in relation to the protection of animals during transport within and outside the Union, which unnecessarily complicated the work of the Committee of Inquiry;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. Emphasises the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe’s call that animals should be reared as close as possible to premises on which they are born and slaughtered as close as possible to the point of production1i; _________________ 1i 'The welfare of animals during transportation', Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, 15 November 2008.
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Considers that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 does not fully take into account the different transport needs of animals, according to species, age, size and physical condition, or specific feeding and watering requirements; underlines that for terrestrial farm animals, transport is prescribed in more details in the Regulation, but not for fish;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Considers that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Considers that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 24 a (new) — having regard to the European Commission’s Green Paper entitled ‘Towards fair and efficient pricing in transport: policy options for internalising the external costs of transport in the European Union’(COM(1995) 691),
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Stresses that provisions for transport of Equidae and companion animals are vague and severely lacking, which leads to frequent breaches of the regulation and serious animal welfare problems; underlines that registered horses are exempt from a variety of provisions, further hindering their welfare; moreover, many technical requirements set out in the regulation are incompatible with the needs of Equidae;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Stresses that provisions for transport of Equidae and companion animals are vague and severely lacking, which leads to frequent breaches of the regulation and serious animal welfare problems; underlines that registered horses are exempt from a variety of provisions, further hindering their welfare; moreover, many technical requirements set out in the regulation are incompatible with the needs of Equidae;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Recalls the need to revise the transport regulation to ensure that the drivers do not need to choose between following the rules and the welfare of the animals;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Recalls that despite the Commission’s commitment referenced in the Transport Regulation, there have been no relevant EFSA opinions published nor specific provisions for cats and dogs introduced since the regulation entered into force;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Recalls that despite the Commission’s commitment referenced in the Transport Regulation, there have been no relevant EFSA opinions published nor specific provisions for cats and dogs introduced since the regulation entered into force;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Recalls the need to revise the transport regulation, setting out a means of reducing transport times of livestock, and encouraging a greater emphasis towards a more local approach to slaughterhouses;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 c (new) 4c. Regrets the fact that provisions are not made for the welfare of fish in spite of them being in the scope of the regulation, being transported in large numbers, having immune systems especially vulnerable to stress, in spite of the Commission repeatedly identifying the shortfalls of the regulation with regards to fish, and as divergent and non- comprehensive guidelines are increasingly developed across Europe;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 c (new) 4c. Stresses that provisions for transport of Equidae and companion animals are vague and severely lacking, which leads to frequent breaches of the regulation and serious animal welfare problems; underlines that registered horses are exempt from a variety of provisions, further hindering their welfare, moreover, many technical requirements set out in the regulation are incompatible with the needs of Equidae;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 d (new) 4d. Recalls that despite the Commission’s commitment referenced in the Transport Regulation, there have been no relevant EFSA opinions published nor specific provisions for cats and dogs introduced since the regulation entered into force;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Concludes that many of the problems in animal transport originate from
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 24 a (new) — having regard to the significant progress on animal welfare made by all of the sectors involved in this report in recent decades,
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Concludes that many of the problems in animal transport originate from
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Concludes that many of the problems in animal transport originate from
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution 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, which in turn can lead to a ‘race to the bottom’ regarding animal welfare standards during transport;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Concludes that many of the problems in animal transport originate from
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Concludes that
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution 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 and Member States which abide by the rules facing unfair competition from those which do not;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Advocates, therefore, that undertakings, whether they are responsible for breeding, fattening, transportation or imports or exports, must be expected to do more and assume greater responsibilities;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Welcomes the Commission fitness check of the EU legislation on the welfare of farmed animals proposed within the Farm to Fork Strategy, especially of the Regulation (EC) No 1/2005;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution 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 17 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 24 b (new) — having regard to the fact that the EU regulations and standards on animal welfare are the highest in the world, thanks to the efforts of our breeders, transporters and civil society,
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Emphasises the need for comprehensive and uniform inspection of compliance with transport conditions to prevent animal dumping within the Union;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Notes that certain Member States adhere to, and in many cases, surpass the requirements deemed necessary under Regulation 01/2005;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Emphasises the need for a harmonised EU sanctions system in order to ensure that sanctions are effective, proportionate and dissuasive, and that they take account of repeat offences, even where committed in different Member States;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Welcomes the fact that the Commission has again mandated EFSA to assess the most recent scientific information available on the welfare of the main terrestrial farm species
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution 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 176 #
Motion for a resolution 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 terrestrial farm species during transport and on risks to their well
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution 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 terrestrial farm species during transport and on risks to their well
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Emphasises that the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN considers the intensive livestock industry responsible for almost a fifth of greenhouse gas emissions and that a significant reduction of the amount of animals reared, transported and killed in the EU is therefore necessary to adequately mitigate climate change1j; _________________ 1j 'Tackling Climate Change through livestock', Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2013.
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Notes that less economically valuable animals suffer from worse transport conditions, whereas more economically valuable animals, such as breeding animals in the equine sector, benefit from better transport conditions;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 24 b (new) — having regard to the European Commission's 2019 Handbook on the external costs of transport,
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Emphasises that EFSA has recognised that the animal welfare scientific publications are scarce1a and that may be a limitation to comply with the mandate of the EC to update the legislation to the latest scientific evidence; _________________ 1a https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/anim al-transport-help-us-prepare-our- assessment
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Regrets the lack of cooperation by several Member States to fill in the questionnaire sent by ANIT Committee, which lead to missing data regarding possible infringements happening on the ground;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Stresses the need to guarantee equal treatment of animals regardless of their commercial value and to ensure the best transport conditions at all times;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Welcomes the fact that a number of national competent authorities are carrying out scientific research on the impact of transport of live animals;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Notes that the transportation of animals is one of the biggest problems in the intensive livestock industry, and considers it necessary that the amount of animals reared and killed in the EU for food production is significantly reduced;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Points out that the suffering of animals causes great concern and indignation in society, which, amongst other things, resulted in the Commission receiving 1 million signatures on 21 September 2017 for the #StopTheTrucks campaign in which European citizens called for an end to long distance transport;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 d (new) 6d. Underlines that animal transport is one of the main causes of the rapid spread of animal diseases, including animal diseases which can be transmitted to humans;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 e (new) 6e. Highlights that a meat and carcasses only trade is technically easier than the transportation of live animals, but that it is more ethical and sustainable to stimulate the production and consumption of plant-based food;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 f (new) 6f. Notes that a decrease in the consumption of animal products will reduce the number of transport operations involving live animals and stresses that this will not only reduce the amount of animals currently suffering during transport, but also make a positive contribution to the environment and public health and is a key factor in combating climate change as well as avoiding water shortages1k; _________________ 1k 'Tackling Climate Change through livestock', Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2013.
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 g (new) 6g. Recommends that more relevance is given to animal welfare by making this responsibility explicit in the name of the relevant Directorate-General and the job title of the competent EU Commissioner by adapting the Commissioner’s responsibility into “Health, Food Safety and Animal Welfare”;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the Committee of Inquiry started work on 23 September 2020, setting out the methodology for its work consisting of public hearings, consultations of experts, requests for data, evidence and research, which have not yet been concluded at the time of writing this report;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 h (new) 6h. Encourages the Commission to develop a strategy that ensures there is no longer a need to transport live animals, including the stimulation of the consumption of plant-based food, considering the negative effects of intensive livestock farming on animal welfare, food safety, public health, the environment and the climate;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 i (new) 6i. Points out that farmers should preferably breed their own animals, fatten them and have them slaughtered at the nearest slaughterhouse, and limit the number of transports to a maximum of two per animal life, in order to avoid lengthy and frequent transport of live animals;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 2 a (new) Considers it unacceptable that fifteen years after the implementation of Regulation 1/2005 animals are still transported under horrible conditions, violating the provisions of the Regulation, and causing immense and unnecessary suffering;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls attention to the numerous reports and information from citizens, NGOs and audit reports on animal welfare problems during transport and non- compliance with the regulation, in particular concerning long journeys and transport to third countries, compromising the European Union’s obligation to ensure the protection of animal welfare during transport from loading until final destination;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls attention to the numerous reports and information from citizens, NGOs and audit reports on animal welfare problems during transport and non- compliance with the regulation, in particular concerning long journeys and transport to third countries, compromising the European Union’s obligation to ensure the protection of animal welfare during transport from loading and until its final destination;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls attention to the numerous reports and information from citizens, NGOs and audit reports on animal welfare problems during transport and non- compliance with the regulation, in particular concerning long journeys and transport to third countries, compromising the European Union’s obligation to ensure the protection of animal welfare during transport; both within EU and in third countries;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls attention to the numerous reports and information from citizens, NGOs and audit reports on animal welfare problems during transport and non- compliance with the regulation, in particular concerning long journeys and transport to third countries, compromising the European Union’s obligation to ensure the protection of animal welfare during transport from loading until final destination;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls attention to the numerous reports and
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls attention to the
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Is concerned with the information provided by DG SANTE in its official Audit Report regarding the failure of the Member States audited in implementing Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, as well as the high risk of animal suffering during the transport of EU animals to third countries;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 — having regard to Article 13 of the TFEU, which stipulates that, in formulating and implementing the Union’s policies, the Union and the Member States shall, since animals are sentient beings, pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the Committee of Inquiry started work on 23 September 2020, setting out the methodology for its work consisting of public hearings, missions, consultations of experts, requests for data, evidence and research;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution 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;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes good note of the information
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Takes note of the information provided by DG SANTE in its official Audit Report regarding the failure of the Member States audited in implementing Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 as well as the high risk of animal suffering during the transport of EU animals to third countries;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Takes note of the information provided by DG SANTE in its official Audit Report regarding the failure of the Member States audited in implementing Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 as well as the high risk of animal suffering during the transport of EU animals to third countries;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Takes note of the information provided by DG SANTE in its official Audit Report regarding the failure of the Member States audited in implementing Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 as well as the high risk of animal suffering during the transport of EU animals to third countries;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Acknowledges the letters sent by the Commission, in the framework of the Farm to Fork strategy, asking Member States to ensure immediate and full compliance with EU requirements, including on animal welfare during transport, and expressing its determination to take legal action in the event of systematic non-compliance;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Acknowledges the letters sent by the Commission, in the framework of the Farm to Fork strategy, asking Member States to ensure immediate and full compliance with EU requirements, including on animal welfare during transport, and expressing its determination to take legal action in the event of
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Acknowledges the letters sent by the Commission, in the framework of the Farm to Fork strategy, asking Member States to ensure immediate and full compliance with EU requirements, including on animal welfare during transport, and expressing its determination to take legal action in the event of systematic non-compliance; notes that no infringements proceedings have been opened by the Commission against any Member State, which should be made in the case of non-compliance;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Acknowledges the letters sent by the Commission, in the framework of the Farm to Fork strategy, asking Member States to ensure immediate and full compliance with EU requirements, including on animal welfare during transport, and expressing its determination to take legal action in the event of systematic non-compliance; notes that unfortunately no infringements proceedings have been opened by the Commission against any Member State;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Acknowledges the letters sent by the Commission, in the framework of the Farm to Fork strategy, asking Member States to ensure immediate and full compliance with EU requirements, including on animal welfare during transport, and expressing its determination to take legal action in the event of systematic non-compliance; notes that no infringements proceedings have been opened by the Commission against any Member State which has to change immediately;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Acknowledges the letters sent by the Commission, in the framework of the Farm to Fork strategy, asking Member States to ensure immediate and full compliance with EU requirements, including on animal welfare during transport, and expressing its determination to take legal action in the event of systematic non-compliance; notes that unfortunately no infringements proceedings have been opened by the Commission against any Member State;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Acknowledges the letters sent by the Commission, in the framework of the Farm to Fork strategy, asking Member States to ensure immediate and full compliance with EU requirements, including on animal welfare during transport, and expressing its determination to take legal action in the event of systematic non-compliance;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Acknowledges the letters sent by the Commission, in the framework of the Farm to Fork strategy, asking Member States to ensure
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Acknowledges that neither the Regulation 1/2005 nor further actions taken so far solved the frequent and inacceptable problems and infringements to Regulation and in consequence the principle to transport live animals to be slaughtered has to be questioned; considers that the Enforcement of Regulation 1/2005 is the core of the problem and that it appears unsolvable to ensure animal welfare while maintaining long distance transport of live animals;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution 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 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes that the most frequently documented violations are linked to the lack of headroom
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes that the most frequently documented violations during road transports are linked to the lack of headroom and space, animals being unfit for transport, overcrowding,
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas Article 13 of the TFEU states that ‘in formulating and implementing the Union’s agriculture, fisheries, transport, internal market, research and technological development and space policies, the Union and the Member States shall, since animals are sentient beings, pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes that the most frequently documented violations during road transports are linked to the lack of headroom and space, animals being unfit for transport, overcrowding,
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes that the most frequently documented violations during road transports are linked to the lack of headroom and space, animals being unfit for transport, overcrowding,
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes that the most
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes that the most frequently documented violations are linked to the lack of headroom, animals being unfit for transport, overcrowding, lack of water due to inappropriate watering devices or lack or water supply, transport during extreme temperatures and considerably prolonged journey duration;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes that the most frequently documented violations are linked to the lack of headroom, animals being unfit for transport, overcrowding,
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes that the most frequently documented violations are linked to
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Notes that the most frequently documented violations on transport by sea are lack of knowledge by the competent authorities when inspecting livestock, lack of trained personnel handling the animals on the vessel, lack of legislated temperature and humidity requirements during the sea transport and lack of contingency plans for transporters as well as for competent authorities;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Notes that the most frequently documented violations on transport by sea are lack of knowledge by the competent authorities when inspecting livestock, lack of trained personnel handling the animals on the vessel, lack of legislated temperature and humidity requirements during the sea transport and lack of contingency plans for transporters as well as for competent authorities;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Notes that the most frequently documented violations on transport by sea are lack of knowledge by the competent authorities when inspecting livestock, lack of trained personnel handling the animals on the vessel, lack of legislated temperature and humidity requirements during the sea transport and lack of contingency plans for transporters as well as for competent authorities;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Notes that the most frequently documented violations on transport by sea are a lack of knowledge by the competent authorities when inspecting animals, lack of trained personnel handling the animals on the vessel, lack of legislated temperature and humidity requirements during sea transport and lack of contingency plans for transporters and competent authorities;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas Article 13 of the TFEU states that ‘in formulating and implementing the Union’s agriculture, fisheries, transport, internal market, research and technological development and space policies, the Union and the Member States shall, since animals are sentient beings, pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Notes that the technical means needed to clearly establish the stage of gestation of pregnant females are not always used;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Notes that there is no systematic and evidenced-based communication system between competent authorities from third countries and Member States on fulfilment of legislated animal welfare requirements which would have been needed;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Notes that there is no systematic and evidenced-based communication system between competent authorities from third countries and member states on fulfilment of legislated animal welfare requirements would have been needed;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Notes that there is no systematic and evidenced-based communication system between competent authorities from third countries and member states on fulfilment of legislated animal welfare requirements would have been needed;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Notes the need to improve the transport of species that are not adequately covered by Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, such as poultry and rabbits, as well as fish and shellfish;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 c (new) 10c. Notes the need to improve: - the checking of journey logs; - the application and proportionality of sanctions; - the training of drivers and companies; - the certification process for means of transport by road and livestock vessels, so that means of transport that cannot offer good transport conditions are refused certification;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 d (new) 10d. Points out that animal welfare during transport could be better ensured by recording and checking data in real time via GPS, video surveillance and other technologies;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Points out that
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Points out that the space allowances as defined in the regulation create room for different interpretations by the competent authorities and transporters, in particular when adaptations are needed to take account of meteorological conditions and journey times; stresses that overcrowding is
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Recognises that unclear requirements for headroom
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 clearly states that ‘no person shall transport animals or cause animals to be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them’ and recital 5 that ‘for reasons of animal welfare the transport of animals over long journeys [...] should be limited as far as possible’;
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution 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 241 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Recognises that
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Recognises that
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Recognises that
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Recognises that
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Recognises that
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Recognises that faults have been reported in the loading of animals without observing the requirements for their separation in accordance with age, species, size and whether they have horns;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of several reports of incorrect handling during animal loading and unloading, causing unnecessary stress, maltreatment, abuse, pain and suffering; stresses that proper animal handling results in better welfare for the animals concerned, shorter loading and unloading times, reduced weight loss, fewer injuries and wounds, reduced instances of disease, and, ultimately, better meat safety and quality;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of several reports of incorrect handling during animal loading and unloading, causing unnecessary stress and suffering; stresses that proper animal handling results in shorter loading and unloading times, reduced weight loss, fewer injuries and wounds and, ultimately, better meat quality; totally refuses to countenance the loading of livestock using cruel methods, such as sticks and electric prods, and all cases in which existing loading and unloading arrangements fail to ensure animal welfare;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G a (new) Ga. whereas Article 10 of Regulation 1/2005 provides that transport undertakings which have a record of serious infringements of Community legislation and/or national legislation on the protection of animals in the three years preceding the date of the application should not be authorised to transport live animals;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of several reports of incorrect handling during animal loading and unloading, causing unnecessary stress and suffering; stresses that proper animal handling results in shorter loading and unloading times, reduced weight loss, fewer injuries and wounds and, ultimately, better meat quality; underlines that the risk for AMR increases when animals are transported in close and stressful spaces;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of several reports of incorrect handling during animal loading and unloading, causing unnecessary stress and suffering; stresses that proper animal handling results in better welfare for the animals, shorter loading and unloading times, reduced weight loss, fewer injuries and wounds, reduced instances of disease, and, ultimately, better meat quality;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of several reports of incorrect handling during animal loading and unloading, causing unnecessary stress and suffering; stresses that proper animal handling results in better welfare for the animals. shorter loading and unloading times, reduced weight loss, fewer injuries and wounds, reduced instances of disease, and, ultimately, better meat quality;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Finds that inadequate partitions in road vehicles constitute a common violation of the Animal Transport Regulation and have the potential to cause injuries to animals emphasises that equidae are particularly impacted as the regulation requirements for partitions are not adapted to their needs in terms of design, size and materials used;
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Finds that inadequate partitions in road vehicles constitute a common violation of the Animal Transport Regulation and have the potential to cause injuries to animals; emphasises that Equidae are particularly impacted as the regulation requirements for partitions are not adapted to their needs in terms of design, size and materials used;
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Finds that i
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Finds that inadequate partitions in road vehicles constitute a common violation of the Animal Transport Regulation and
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution 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),
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) Ha. whereas the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 19 October 2017 (C-383/16) ruled that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 fully applies from departure in the EU until the place of destination, even if the destination is in a third country;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution 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),
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution 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 262 #
Motion for a resolution 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),
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution 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),
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution 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), an
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution 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, and that these are the result of no or inadequate checks at the time of departure; believes, therefore, that it is necessary to ensure strict checks and full compliance with the regulation at the time of departure to avoid such breaches;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution 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 shared responsibility risks giving each part involved responsibility of breaches on animal welfare that they have no control over or possibility to detect; 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;
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution 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; are issues which the farmers are responsible for as they know the history and status of the animals prior to transport;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Stresses that according to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, the farmer, the driver and transport companies share
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Highlights that relying solely on the voluntary uptake of guidelines1a on the protection of animals during transports, rather than updating legal provisions in order to fully implement those guideline standards, has proven insufficient to effectively protect animals during transport and has increased discrepancies between Member States and between companies; recalls that guidelines published by the Commission must be in line with and updated according to EFSA research and recommendations on animal welfare, as well as in line with the Regulation 1/2005; _________________ 1a http://www.animaltransportguides.eu/
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) Ha. whereas, therefore, the Commission and the Member States should commit to defending the strict application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, not only within the Union but also outside it;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Insists on specific rules for poultry transportation, such as a 4 hours maximum transport duration, including loading and unloading times, measurements for appropriate species- specific containers allowing the birds to stand in their natural position and to have enough air circulating above their heads, and rules for a proper handling;
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Recognises the inhomogeneous and improper training of police and veterinary authorities to ensure proper controls at any stage of the journey; takes note that proper control is often subject to individual efforts and interest, while systemic controls are lacking;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Recognises the inhomogeneous and improper training of police to ensure proper controls at any stage of the journey and notes that proper control is often subject to individual efforts and interest, while systematic controls are lacking;
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Recognises the inhomogeneous and improper training of police to ensure proper controls at any stage of the journey; takes note that proper control is often subject to individual efforts and interest, while systemic controls are lacking;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Notes with concern that the journey logs are often submitted and approved with unrealistic information, missing information or providing no information on the journey at all;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Local slaughterhouses, mobile slaughterhouses and slaughter systems
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Regrets that there are no specific provisions for cats and dogs and that no proposals by the European Commission nor relevant EFSA opinions regarding the movement of cats and dogs were published since the Regulation came into force, and that the welfare of these animals is therefore not protected;
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Notes that slaughtering animals and processing meat close to the breeding place not only contribute to animal welfare but also reduce greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 c (new) 16c. Stresses that shortcomings of the current regulation on equines transported between EU-countries and to third countries, namely the lack of equine- specific requirements, contradictions to scientific recommendations, unenforceable provision and poor implementation and enforcement system lacks, lead to severe suffering of equines;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 c (new) 16c. Regrets the significant economic challenges faced by small local slaughterhouses; regrets, in particular, that slaughterhouses are being restructured and their number reduced;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) Ha. whereas Member States are not enforcing Regulation 1/2005 stringently and strictly enough within the EU and not enforcing it at all outside the EU;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 d (new) 16d. Notes that the disappearance of local slaughterhouses, which is a factor in longer journey times, is an issue that the Union and the Member States must address; stresses the importance of setting up funding mechanisms to ensure the development and economic viability of local slaughterhouses;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 e (new) 16e. Deems it necessary to support the development of on-farm slaughter, using mobile slaughterhouses, in order to remove the need to transport live animals wherever possible;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 f (new) 16f. Calls for all animals to be stunned before slaughter, without exception;
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 g (new) 16g. Considers that the desire of European consumers to know how animals are slaughtered must be respected; considers that the label must state whether or not the animal was stunned before slaughter;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 h (new) 16h. Stresses the need to stop all imports of animals that have not been slaughtered in accordance with European animal welfare standards;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 i (new) 16i. Regrets the fact that slaughterhouse workers still do not receive sufficient vocational training to reduce the suffering of animals; regrets, furthermore, the relentless pace demanded of slaughterhouse workers, which sometimes endangers their health and causes additional animal suffering;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Is very concerned about the number of reports of inappropriate vehicles being used to transport live animals, whether by land or by sea, and recognises the major differences between the Member States in interpreting and enforcing the regulation, as far as the approval of the means of transport is concerned , with emphasis on road vehicles being routinely authorized to transport unweaned animals even though they are not fulfilling the legislative requirements of the watering system (open water source drinkers), and on the authorisation of unsuitable vessels;
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Is very concerned about the number of reports of inappropriate vehicles being used to transport live animals, whether by land or by sea, and recognises the major differences between the Member States in interpreting and enforcing the regulation, as far as the approval of the means of transport is concerned, with emphasis on road vehicles being routinely authorised to transport unweaned animals even though they are not fulfilling the legislative requirements of the watering system (open water source drinkers), and on the authorisation of unsuitable vessels;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Is very concerned about the number of reports of inappropriate vehicles being used to transport live animals, whether by land or by sea, and recognises the major differences between the Member States in interpreting and enforcing the regulation, as far as the approval of the means of transport is concerned; with emphasis on road vehicles being routinely authorised to transport unweaned animals even though they are not fulfilling the legislative requirements of the watering system (open water source drinkers), and on the authorisation of unsuitable vessels;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H b (new) Hb. whereas it is particularly problematic to transport unweaned animals;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Is very concerned about the
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Notes that most vessels used to transport live animals are former cargo vessels converted before being scrapped, not meant to transport animals and thus not meeting animals' behavioural and species-specific needs, whilst also contributing to sea pollution, causing enormous animal suffering, being registered under black flags of convenience and approved as seaworthy by dubious companies; highlights that there are a total of 80 vessels with a European license, of which more than a half are licensed in countries blacklisted for poor performance, with the average age of 41 years old, leading to greater risk of mechanical of structural failure the older the vessel gets1l _________________ 1l '78 EU approved vessels', Robin des Bois, supported by Animal Welfare Foundation and Tierschutzbund Zürich, June 2021.
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution 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 293 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Points out with concern that the inspection and certification procedures for livestock vessels are not harmonised and lack mandatory inspection criteria, which is aggravated by the fact that the results of these procedures are not communicated between Member States, leading to
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Points out with concern that the inspection and certification procedures for livestock vessels are not harmonised and lack mandatory inspection criteria, which is aggravated by the fact that the results of these procedures are not communicated between Member States, leading to
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Points out with concern that the inspection and certification procedures for livestock vessels are not harmonised and lack mandatory inspection criteria in some Member States, which is aggravated by the fact that the results of these procedures are not communicated between Member States, leading to the real possibility of a vessel that has been rejected in one Member State being approved in another; notes that there is evidence that the authorities in some Member States have approved and/or permitted the use of vessels which do not comply with the EU rules on animal welfare;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Points out with concern that the inspection and certification procedures for livestock vessels are not harmonised and lack mandatory inspection criteria, which is aggravated by the fact that the results of these procedures are not communicated between Member States, leading to the real possibility of a vessel that has been rejected in one Member State being approved in another; notes that in some cases there is evidence that the authorities in some Member States have approved and/or permitted the use of vessels which do not comply with the EU rules on animal welfare;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Points out with concern that the inspection and certification procedures for livestock vessels are not harmonised and lack mandatory inspection criteria, which is aggravated by the fact that the results of these procedures are not communicated between Member States, leading to the real possibility of a vessel that has been rejected in one Member State being approved in another;
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note of the Commission’s findings that, with some exceptions, the systems in place for livestock vessel approval are insufficient to minimise the risks, mainly because the majority of the competent authorities inspecting livestock vessels do not have adequate procedures, or access to specific technical expertise, to verify vessels’ systems for water pumps, ventilation and drainage, all of which are critical for animal welfare during a journey on a livestock vessel and require sufficient controls; regrets that veterinary and maritime authorities usually work in an isolated way, when their knowledge and work are complementary for carrying proper checks of vessels;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note of the Commission’s findings that, with some exceptions, the systems in place for livestock vessel approval are insufficient to minimise the risks, mainly because the majority of the competent authorities inspecting livestock vessels do not have adequate procedures, or access to specific technical expertise, to verify vessels’ systems for
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 10 a (new) — having regard to the European Food Safety Authority scientific opinion "General approach to fish welfare and to the concept of sentience in fish", adopted on 29 January 20091a, _________________ 1a The EFSA Journal (2009) 954, 1-27
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H c (new) Hc. whereas there are often shortcomings in providing the animals with sufficient food and water and in observing the 24-hour rest period when there is a stop at a verified control post;
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note of the Commission’s findings that, with some exceptions, the systems in place for livestock vessel approval are insufficient to minimise the risks, mainly because the majority of the competent authorities inspecting livestock vessels do not have adequate procedures, or access to specific technical expertise, (e.g. a veterinarian, a marine surveyor), to verify vessels’ systems for water pumps, ventilation and drainage, all of which are critical for animal welfare during a journey on a livestock vessel;
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note of the Commission’s findings that, with some exceptions, the systems in place for livestock vessel approval are insufficient to minimise the risks, mainly because the majority of the competent authorities inspecting livestock vessels do not have adequate procedures, or access to specific technical expertise, to verify vessels’ emergency systems, systems for water pumps and feeding, ventilation and drainage, all
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note of the Commission’s findings that, with some exceptions, the systems in place for livestock vessel approval are insufficient to minimise the risks, mainly because the majority of the competent authorities inspecting livestock vessels do not have adequate procedures, or access to specific technical expertise (e.g. a veterinarian, a marine surveyor),, to verify vessels’ systems for water pumps, ventilation and drainage, all of which are critical for animal welfare during a journey on a livestock vessel;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note of the Commission’s findings that, with some exceptions, the systems in place for livestock vessel approval are insufficient to minimise the risks, mainly because the majority of the competent authorities inspecting livestock vessels do not have adequate procedures, or access to specific technical expertise (e.g. a veterinarian, a marine surveyor), to verify vessels’ systems for water pumps, ventilation and drainage, all of which are critical for animal welfare during a journey on a livestock vessel;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20.
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20.
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20.
Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20.
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Points to the fact that vessels in particular are often very old, they are poorly overhauled and maintained, they were not normally designed or built for transporting livestock and have not been appropriately converted;
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Acknowledges the existence, in general, of well-developed national guidelines for the approval of livestock vehicles for road transport, but regrets that they are not always followed during the approval procedures; points out the need for a central EU database with information on all authorised transporters and certificate of competence and where all approved vehicles are registered in the same database and with information on approval details;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H d (new) Hd. whereas it frequently occurs that insufficient water is provided during transportation;
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Acknowledges the existence, in general, of
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Acknowledges the existence, in general, of
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Acknowledges the existence,
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Acknowledges the existence, in general, of well-developed national guidelines for the approval of livestock vehicles for road transport, but
Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Underlines that the insufficient definition of ‘place of destination’ creates significant loopholes, as in practice, it is difficult to distinguish between a real destination and a mere place of transfer, and as some journeys are sometimes approved with an obviously false final destination, such as a harbour;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Agrees that the weaknesses related to the approval of road transport vehicles can be linked to certificate templates being too general and not designed on a species and age-specific basis, thereby affecting the quality of inspection procedures by not providing enough detailed information; recognises, therefore, the need to set up a European IT system to monitor and check transport data;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Acknowledges that some road transport vehicles even if authorised are not structurally appropriate and do not guarantee safety and comfort to the transported animals and can create unfair competition between companies; notes that new and innovative solutions for watering and feeding systems, as well as solutions to better accommodate live animals during long journeys, are still lacking; stress that greater stability is needed for those companies working correctly to promote investments in the improvement of their infrastructures;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Acknowledges that some road transport vehicles are not structurally appropriate and do not guarantee possibility to drink, safety and comfort to the transported animals; notes that appropriate new and innovative solutions for watering and feeding systems, as well as solutions to better accommodate live animals during long journeys,
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Acknowledges that some road transport vehicles are not structurally appropriate and do not guarantee possibility to drink, safety and comfort to the transported animals; notes that appropriate new and innovative solutions for watering and feeding systems, as well as solutions to better accommodate live animals during long journeys,
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Acknowledges that some road transport vehicles are not structurally appropriate and do not guarantee, safety and comfort to the transported animals
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H e (new) He. whereas journey logs are often incomplete and provide an estimated journey time which is unrealistically short;
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Acknowledges that some road transport vehicles are not structurally appropriate and do not guarantee safety and comfort to the transported animals; notes that new and innovative solutions for watering and feeding systems, as well as solutions to better accommodate live animals during long journeys, are
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Acknowledges that some road transport vehicles are not structurally appropriate and do not guarantee safety and comfort to the transported animals;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Acknowledges that some road transport vehicles are not structurally appropriate and do not guarantee safety and comfort to the transported animals; notes that new and innovative solutions for watering and feeding systems, as well as solutions to better accommodate live animals during
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Recalls that many livestock vessels are not primarily designed to transport animals and are poorly maintained, ageing, posing many risks for the safety of the animals during sea transport; reminds that, according to several NGOs, 54% of the vessels transporting animals from EU ports are licensed in countries black-listed in 2015 for poor performance under the Paris Memorandum of understanding (MoU), that are considered a high or very high risk in relation to maritime safety, and that only 24% of the listed vessels are flagged under the MoU white-list; considers that the risk of overloading such vessels with too many animals is significant;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution 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 325 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Notes that in a high number of vehicles, drinking facilities are not adapted to the specific drinking behaviour or size of the transported animals: are out of reach for the animals or are not available in sufficient number or with adequate distribution; regrets the fact that the current Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 does not
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Notes that in a high number of vehicles, drinking facilities are not adapted to the specific drinking behaviour or size of the transported animals: are out of reach for the animals or are not available in sufficient number or with adequate distribution; regrets the fact that the current Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 does not
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Notes that in a high number of vehicles, drinking facilities are not adapted to the specific drinking behaviour or size of the transported animals: are out of reach for the animals or are not available in sufficient number or with adequate distribution; regrets the fact that the current Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 does not
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Notes that
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Notes that the vehicles used for transporting animals inside and outside the Union are often not equipped with air cooling systems; highlights that though air ventilation systems move the air through the animal compartment, the temperature inside the vehicle will nevertheless mainly re
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H f (new) Hf. whereas transport vehicles are often overcrowded;
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Notes that the vehicles used for transporting animals inside and outside the Union are often not equipped with air cooling systems; highlights that though air ventilation systems move the air through the animal compartment, the temperature inside the vehicle will nevertheless mainly re
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25.
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Notes that the vehicles used for transporting animals inside and outside the Union are often not equipped with air cooling systems; highlights that though air ventilation systems move the air through the animal compartment, the temperature inside the vehicle will nevertheless mainly
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Notes that the vehicles used for transporting animals inside and outside the Union are often not equipped with air cooling systems; highlights that though air ventilation systems move the air through the animal compartment, the temperature inside the vehicle will nevertheless mainly reflect the external temperature, in particular when the vehicle is stationary; recognises that new and innovative solutions for temperature regulations on vehicles have not been implemented in most cases;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Notes that the vehicles used for transporting animals inside
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Notes that the vehicles used for transporting animals inside and outside the Union are often not equipped with air cooling systems; highlights that
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Recalls that, while under the current legislation, the submission of contingency plans in the event of emergencies is a legal requirement to obtain transporter authorisations for long journeys, this is not the case for each journey and the possible specific needs thereof; observes with concern that few competent authorities, road transporters and transport organisers have feasible contingency plans to respond to emergency situations, while situations like these can arise at any time, and especially have huge consequences for animals transported at sea;
Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Recalls that, while under the current legislation, the submission of contingency plans in the event of emergencies is a legal requirement to obtain transporter authorisations for long journeys, this is not
Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Draws attention to the fact that, under the current framework, the certificate of competence for the drivers and attendants of the means of transport in some Member States can be valid for life, without any mandatory requirement set at European level for refresher courses and skills updates;
Amendment 339 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27.
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H g (new) Hg. whereas the internal height of transport vehicles often fails to meet minimum standards;
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27.
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Regrets the fact that training of staff involved in the transport of animals as well as their loading and unloading varies in quality in different Member States; recalls that transporters themselves have highlighted that the minimum requirements for driver training are insufficient, and they have to organise staff training by themselves;
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Recognises that training and education are essential to safeguarding the welfare of animals during transport, to guaranteeing that transport operators are well-prepared for activating contingency planning and ensuring that species-specific requirements are properly met; recognises that the workers responsible for the handling of animals in the ports, in particular, do not always receive appropriate training; recalls the fact that the rest period of the driver and of the animals often do not fit together;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Recognises that training and education are essential to safeguarding the welfare of animals during transport, to guaranteeing that transport operators are well-prepared for activating contingency planning and ensuring that species-specific requirements are properly met; recognises that the workers responsible for the handling of animals in the ports, in particular, do not always receive appropriate training and the welfare of the animals is therefore not guaranteed and often violated;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28a. Requests the competent authorities, and in particular veterinarians, not to issue a transport authorisation when it is already apparent that the transport scheduling and/or the temperature forecast are not such that it can be assumed that the transport will be able to take place in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 1/2005;
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28a. Notes that, where companies infringe the rules on the transport of live animals, this results in unfair competition; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop a procedure to quickly withdraw the licences of such companies;
Amendment 346 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 b (new) 28b. Recalls also, in this context, the directive to strengthen the protection of whistle-blowers, in particular in the context of veterinary checks;
Amendment 347 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Recalls that the Official Controls Regulation (EU) No 2017/625 will replace, as of 15 December 2022, several provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, namely on checks on long journeys, training of the competent authorities’ staff, checks at exit points, emergency measures in the case of non-compliance, mutual assistance and exchange of information, infringements and on-the-spot checks by the Commission; emphasises the need for frequent and thorough inspections;
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Recalls that the Official Controls Regulation (EU) No 2017/625 will replace, as of 15 December 2022, several provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, namely on checks on long journeys, training of the competent authorities’ staff, checks at exit points, emergency measures in the case of non-compliance, mutual assistance and exchange of information, infringements and on-the-spot checks by the Commission; emphasises the need for frequent and thorough inspections;
Amendment 349 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Recalls that the Official Controls Regulation (EU) No 2017/625 will replace, as of 15 December 2022, several provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, namely on checks on long journeys, training of the competent authorities’ staff, checks at exit points, emergency measures in the case of non-compliance, mutual assistance and exchange of information, infringements and on-the-spot checks by the Commission, and emphasises the need for frequent and thorough inspections;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H h (new) Hh. whereas high temperatures and inadequate ventilation inside the vehicle are a major problem;
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Calls on the Commission to make sure that the content of Art. 14 of the current legislation 1/2005 remains compulsory also after 15th of December 2022 as these are crucial tools for enforcement of legislation;
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Calls on the Commission to make sure that the content of Art. 14 of the current legislation 1/2005 remains compulsory also after 15th of December 2022 as these are crucial tools for enforcement of legislation;
Amendment 352 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Calls on the Commission to make sure that the content of Art. 14 of the current legislation 1/2005 remains compulsory also after 15th of December 2022 as these are crucial tools for enforcement of legislation;
Amendment 353 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Recalls that according to the Court of Auditors report from 2018, most of the national authorities did not use the information available in the Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES) to target their inspections and/or audits, in part due to existing user access restrictions; recognises that a better use of the TRACES system for the performance of retrospective checks should be ensured, by solving the issue of user access restrictions and expanding the rights to public access;
Amendment 354 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Recalls that according to the Court of Auditors report from 2018, most of the national authorities did not use the information available in the Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES) to target their inspections and/or audits, in part due to existing user access restrictions; recognises that a better use of the TRACES system for the performance of retrospective checks should be ensured; stresses the importance of training operators to use the TRACES system;
Amendment 355 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31.
Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Notes that further improvements to data collection systems and to TRACES can be made in the current legislative framework, to help harmonise procedures between Member States’ competent authorities; recalls that the development of software for competent authorities to handle long and cross-border transports is still ongoing, but could, if applied EU- wide, largely harmonise clearance and the underlying plausibility check to verify route planning and weather conditions; reminds that any of the aspects to be monitored for the plausibility check can be digitalised or are already available in digitized form;
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Notes that further improvements to data collection systems and to TRACES can be made in the current legislative framework, creating a more extensive European IT system, to help harmonise procedures between Member States’ competent authorities;
Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Notes that further improvements to data collection systems and to TRACES can and should be made in the current legislative framework, to help harmonise procedures between Member States’ competent authorities;
Amendment 359 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Notes that further improvements to data collection systems and to TRACES can and should be made in the current legislative framework, to help harmonise procedures between Member States’ competent authorities;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H i (new) Hi. whereas there is also a phenomenon of ‘assembly centre hopping’, with animals being shifted from one assembly centre to the next in order to disguise the duration of transportation;
Amendment 360 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Notes that further improvements to data collection systems and to TRACES can and should be made in the current legislative framework, to help harmonise procedures between Member States’ competent authorities;
Amendment 361 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 – point a (new) (a) Underlines that no time limit on transport of animals going to slaughter should be set before the European Commission's impact assessment is published; points out that such possible time limits shall be based on an assessment taking into account objective conditions such as the geographical and transport infrastructure characteristics of some Member States and regions;
Amendment 362 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Expresses concern that the Member States are not required to record data on the transport of animals directly exported from their territories to outside the EU in TRACES; expresses concern over the absence of EU-wide data collection of transport data, leading to a lack of data in Member States as well as the European Commission; regrets that the collected data in the Member states and in the TRACES system has not yet been centralised making it impossible to follow up on systemic breaches of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005; regrets that no progress has been made on a harmonised system of sanctions, nor on a list of bad conduct of operators perpetrating repeated breaches of the Regulation, despite the Parliament’s call to the Commission in its 2019 resolution;
Amendment 363 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Expresses concern that the Member States are not required to record data on the transport of animals directly exported from their territories to outside the EU in TRACES, and that there is still a lack of coherent data collection and reporting from third countries, which prevents an accurate view of the trade of live animals and the protection of these animals outside of the EU;
Amendment 364 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33a. Calls on the Commission to provide better guidance to Member States on how the integrated computerised veterinary system (TRACES) can help them to better target their inspections;
Amendment 365 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 b (new) 33b. Calls for public access to the information collected through TRACES;
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Is aware that, despite the high level of non-compliance during animal transport, reporting of infringements between the Member States is poor
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Is aware that
Amendment 368 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Highlights the complexity, ineffectiveness and poor digitalization of the reporting systems, involving several entities at local and national level in each Member State; is aware that this results in communication difficulties between central, regional and local authorities, and among Member States;
Amendment 369 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Points out that Member States are solely responsible for creating sanction systems, which ultimately leaves each of them to define their own administrative and sanctioning procedures, as well as the level of penalties for infringements in the event of animal welfare violations during transport, thereby resulting in very different systems all across the EU; therefore notes that the EU Commission must revise Regulation 1/2005 in this respect and introduce a single, binding and EU-wide system of penalties;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H j (new) Hj. whereas transport vehicles often have insufficient litter;
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Points out that Member States are solely responsible for creating sanction systems, which ultimately leaves each of them to define their own administrative and sanctioning procedures, as well as the level of penalties for infringements in the event of animal welfare violations during transport, thereby resulting in very different systems a
Amendment 371 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Points out that Member States are solely responsible for creating sanction systems, which ultimately leaves each of them to define their own administrative and sanctioning procedures, as well as the level of penalties for infringements in the event of animal welfare violations during transport, thereby resulting in very different systems all across the EU; highlights the challenges with national sanctions of drivers coming from other EU Member States in the case of animal welfare violations;
Amendment 372 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Points out that Member States are solely responsible for creating sanction systems, which ultimately leaves each of them to define their own administrative and sanctioning procedures, as well as the level of penalties for infringements in the event of animal welfare violations during transport, thereby resulting in very different systems all across the EU; stresses the importance of harmonising the sanction systems;
Amendment 373 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Points out that Member States are solely responsible for creating sanction systems, which ultimately leaves each of them to define their own administrative and sanctioning procedures, as well as the level of penalties for infringements in the event of animal welfare violations during transport, thereby resulting in very different systems all across the EU and in sanctions that are not efficient or dissuasive enough;
Amendment 374 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Points out that Member States are
Amendment 375 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 a (new) 36a. Recalls that Member State authorities frequently delegate the responsibility for carrying out the risk analyses for transport inspections to local authorities; warns, in this context, that Member States should put in place control systems that verify the existence, quality and implementation of local risk analyses;
Amendment 376 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Is aware that there are insufficient checks in
Amendment 377 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Is
Amendment 378 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37.
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Is aware that there are insufficient checks in
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H k (new) Hk. whereas the partitions in transport vehicles are often inadequate;
Amendment 380 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Is aware that there are insufficient checks in
Amendment 381 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37.
Amendment 382 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 a (new) 37a. Stresses that the total number of checks carried out by national competent authorities pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 has fallen, despite the number of consignments in the EU containing live animals having increased; while transport poses serious risks to animal welfare and meticulous checks are essential to ensure the welfare of animals during transport;
Amendment 383 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 a (new) 37a. Notes that effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for serious and repeated offences could include confiscation of vehicles, suspension or withdrawal of a transporter’s licence, and additional mandatory training for those individuals responsible for animal welfare and transport;
Amendment 384 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 a (new) 37a. Notes that the level of training of police and the number of police trained to inspect animal transport varies greatly between Member States and is insufficient in several countries, highlights the lack of official veterinarians able of carrying out inspections of vehicles and vessels transporting animals is also insufficient;
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 a (new) 37a. Is also aware of the inconsistencies in risk-based animal welfare road controls, which is generated by the lack of police training of police officers, the insufficient human resource and the lack of equipment and infrastructure;
Amendment 386 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 b (new) 37b. Calls on the Commission to collate and publish a list of operators having committed serious and repeated infringements of the regulation, based on inspection and enforcement reports;
Amendment 387 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Recognises the difficulties for competent authorities in performing checks and in collecting data, particularly on end- of-the journey log information and satellite navigation system data, which create difficulties when assessing journeys and performing retrospective checks, as well as for imposing sanctions on transporters from other Member States; recognises that this is due in part to the current system of paper journey logs and the lack of agreed standards for satellite navigation systems; calls for greater cooperation in developing technologies that can monitor the location of animals, their journey times and compliance with transport schedules;
Amendment 388 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Recognises the difficulties for competent authorities in performing checks and in collecting data, particularly on end- of-the journey log information and satellite navigation system data, which create difficulties when assessing journeys and performing retrospective checks, as well as for imposing sanctions on transporters from other Member States; recognises that this is due in part to the current system of paper journey logs and the lack of agreed standards for satellite navigation systems; notes that greater cooperation in developing technology to collect and check all transport data would facilitate the procedures;
Amendment 389 #
Motion for a resolution 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 39 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I Amendment 390 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 39. Notes the Commission’s view that new technological advances in geolocation, electronic journey logs and tracing can allow for more data collection and analysis, thereby helping to improve risk analysis, targeted controls and inspections; insists nevertheless that road-side inspections of animal transport vehicles randomly picked out from the flow of traffic is essential and complementary;
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 39.
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 a (new) 39a. Recalls the 2015 judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Case C-424/13, which states that, in order for transport involving a long journey which commences on the territory of the European Union and continues outside that territory to be authorised, the transporter must submit a journey log which is realistic and accurate, so that compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 can be verified;
Amendment 393 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 a (new) 39a. Regrets the lack of published information available regarding the transport of laboratory animals and the lack of public data available in TRACES on the trade in companion animals, the latest being 2014, which also does not take into account the enormous number of animals illegally transported between EU-countries and to third countries;
Amendment 394 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 a (new) 39a. Calls on the Commission, when adopting delegated acts under Regulation 2017/625, to ensure that the enforcement provisions provided for in this Regulation and its delegated acts are at least as stringent as those which are to be repealed;
Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 a (new) 39a. Highlights the need for increased efforts of surveillance and data collection on companion animal transport, considering the growing number of cats and dogs transported across the EU and from third countries;
Amendment 396 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 a (new) 39a. Highlights the need for increased efforts of surveillance and data collection on companion animal transport, considering the growing number of cats and dogs transported across the EU and from third countries;
Amendment 397 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 b (new) 39b. Recalls the need for a blacklist of operators guilty of repetitive and serious breaches of the regulation based on inspection and implementation reports and welcomes the investigation of the Commission to compile a list of operators with serious and repeated offences and share it with the national authorities, and emphasises the importance to extend the access rights to non-governmental organisations involved in inspecting animal transports;
Amendment 398 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 b (new) 39b. Stresses that the contingency plans required under Article 11(1)(b)(iv) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 for long journeys, which enable the transporter to limit the impact on the animals of any delay or accident, must be effective, realistic and extended to all journeys;
Amendment 399 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 c (new) 39c. Stresses that the competent authorities of the Member States must ensure that journey logs for long-distance transport contain evidence of a reservation at a control post, including food, water and fresh bedding;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 10 b (new) — having regard to the Aquatic Animal Health Code, OIE, 2015,
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas a number of reasons exist are used to justify for the movement of live animals, including marketing, fattening, slaughter, rearing and breeding; whereas the Farm-to-Fork strategy recognises the call for shorter supply chains and aims to enhance the resilience of local and regional supply chains, by reducing dependence on long-haul transportation; whereas a focus on small farms and regional networks of slaughterhouses is needed to achieve the Farm to Fork’s goals of a resilient, sustainable food system, affording decent living standards to farmers;
Amendment 401 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 e (new) 39e. Stresses the need to grant special protection to individuals working in the transport sector or veterinary checks when they observe and report infringements of the animal protection legislation during their work;
Amendment 402 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 f (new) 39f. Stresses, too, the need to grant protection to individuals working in the slaughter industry when they observe and report infringements of animal protection legislation during their work;
Amendment 403 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 5 a (new) Regrets that, against the experts’ opinions (i.e., OIE, EFSA, and FVE) stating that animals should be transported as short as possible and, when feasible, their transport avoided, Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 allows for long- and very-long journeys;
Amendment 404 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Re
Amendment 405 #
Motion for a resolution 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 and meet the animals’ needs during the journey, and is concerned that despite this the duration of intra-EU journeys has increased for all time categories from 2005 to 2015, with long journeys (between 8 and 24 hours) and very long journeys (more than 24 hours) being almost doubled in the same period of time;
Amendment 406 #
Motion for a resolution 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 and meet the animals’ needs during the journey; according to Annex I, chapter V, point 1.2, it should not exceed 8 hours;
Amendment 407 #
Motion for a resolution 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 408 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 a (new) 40a. Recalls for the journey times when transporting live animals to be as short as possible, with a maximum of two hours, and thus avoid long journey times, as well as journeys outside the EU’s borders, fewer animals to be transported over long distances and for the duration and frequency of animal transport to be kept to an absolute minimum, considering that many of the severe problems are related to the lengthy transport of live animals;
Amendment 409 #
Motion for a resolution 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 41 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas a number of reasons exist for the movement of live animals, including marketing, fattening, slaughter
Amendment 410 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 a (new) 40a. Regrets that, against the experts’ opinions (i.e. from OIE, EFSA, and FVE) stating that animals should be transported for as short as possible and, when feasible, their transport avoided, Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 allows for long and very long journeys;
Amendment 411 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 a (new) 40a. Regrets that, against the experts’ opinions (i.e., OIE, EFSA, and FVE) stating that animals should be transported as short as possible and, when feasible, their transport avoided, Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 allows for long- and very-long journeys;
Amendment 412 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 a (new) 40a. Regrets that, against the experts’ opinions (i.e., OIE, EFSA, and FVE) stating that animals should be transported as short as possible and, when feasible, their transport avoided, Regulation(EC) No. 1/2005 allows for long- and very-long journeys;
Amendment 413 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 a (new) 40a. Recalls that recital 5 of the Regulation states that ‘for reasons of animal welfare the transport of animals over long journeys … should be limited as far as possible’;
Amendment 414 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 a (new) 40a. Calls for the maximum permissible journey time to not exceed 4 hours when transporting live animals for breeding or slaughter;
Amendment 415 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 b (new) 40b. Recalls that Parliament, in its resolution of 12 December 2012, called for journey times of animals intended for slaughter to be reduced to a maximum of eight hours;
Amendment 416 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 c (new) 40c. Agrees that journey times of animals intended for slaughter and fattening should be limited to a maximum of eight hours, except for poultry and rabbits, for which journey times should be limited to four hours;
Amendment 417 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 d (new) 40d. Regrets that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 regards journeys at sea as rest periods; takes the opposite view that current sea transport conditions do not allow animals to rest properly; calls for the transport of animals by sea to have a maximum permitted duration, given how difficult – even impossible – it is for animals to rest during journeys at sea, which can take several weeks;
Amendment 418 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Regrets the fact that, in spite of the mandatory use of control post facilities for unloading, watering, feeding and resting of animals during long journeys, the availability and quality of them is not enough to house the animals properly or the drivers of the vehicles do not always stop in keeping with the requirements of the regulation, as has been reported on various occasions; calls de Commission to foreseen more stopping points and of better quality;
Amendment 419 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Regrets the fact that, in spite of the mandatory use of control post facilities for unloading, watering, feeding and resting of animals during long journeys, in some Member States the drivers of the vehicles do not always stop in keeping with the requirements of the regulation, as has been reported on various occasions;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas a number of reasons exist for the movement of live animals, including marketing, fattening, slaughter, rearing
Amendment 420 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Regrets the fact that, in spite of the mandatory use of control post facilities for unloading, watering, feeding and resting of animals during long journeys,
Amendment 421 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Regrets the fact that, in spite of the mandatory use of control post facilities for unloading, watering, feeding and resting of animals during long journeys, the drivers of the vehicles do not always stop
Amendment 422 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Regrets the fact that, in spite of the mandatory use of control post facilities for unloading, watering, feeding and resting of animals during long journeys, the drivers of the vehicles do not always stop
Amendment 423 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Regrets the fact that, in spite of the mandatory use of control post facilities for unloading, watering, feeding and resting of animals during long journeys, the drivers of the vehicles do not always stop
Amendment 424 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 a (new) 41a. Regrets the fact that control post facilities for unloading, watering, feeding and resting of animals during long journeys are not always identified on journey logs, as required, ordo not comply with EU standards; notes that certain Member States and regions have attempted to verify the suitability of control posts outside of the EU, but this effort is not harmonised and causes an unlevel playing field;
Amendment 425 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Recalls that the current Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 does not give precise indications about the amount and the type of bedding to be made available for livestock; stresses th
Amendment 426 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Recalls that the current Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 does not give precise indications about the amount and the type of bedding to be made available for livestock; stresses that dirty or insufficient bedding exposes animals to the risk of injuries, cold and lack of physical comfort when lying down, and contributes to negative health conditions and unnecessary suffering;
Amendment 427 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 a (new) 42a. Takes note of the paucity of updated scientific knowledge on fish species specific requirements regarding oxygen, pH, salinity and temperature, and their different abilities to cope with variances of these parameters during transport;
Amendment 428 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 a (new) 42a. Stresses that vast scientific evidence points to the incompatibility of the derogation for long and very long journeys with the needs of Equidae;
Amendment 429 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 a (new) 42a. Stresses that vast scientific evidence points to the incompatibility of the derogation for long and very long journeys with the needs of Equidae;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution 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 430 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43.
Amendment 431 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Takes note of the indications that many competent authorities often approve and stamp journey logs with unrealistically short estimated journey times; in clear contravention of the provisions of Regulation 1/2005;
Amendment 432 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Takes note of the indications that many competent authorities often approve and stamp journey logs with unrealistically short estimated journey times; stresses that even the TRACES system allows calculation of misleading journey times;
Amendment 433 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Takes note of the indications that many competent authorities often approve and stamp journey logs with unrealistically short estimated journey times as well as with other missing information or with no information provided at all;
Amendment 434 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Takes note of the indications that many competent authorities often approve and stamp journey logs with unrealistically short estimated journey times, in clear contravention of the provisions of Regulation 1/2005;
Amendment 435 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 a (new) 43a. Does not accept that sea journeys are currently considered as resting time, as it is proven impossible for animals to rest on vessels due to overcrowded conditions, being stressed and wounded, not being able to stand up or lie down on the dry surface or turn around for food or water, experiencing sea sickness due to the movement of the vessel and sometimes even surrounded by dead animals lying on the ground;
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 a (new) 43a. Regrets that the GPS tracking data are not mandatorily and automatically shared for the purpose of retrospective and real time monitoring and assessing information on the journey and journey times;
Amendment 437 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 a (new) 43a. Recalls the need to support the various sectors involved and to highlight the many advances made in recent decades and the good practices already adopted;
Amendment 439 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 b (new) 43b. Stresses that loading and unloading operations are particularly problematic in terms of animal welfare; calls on the Member States to carry out systematic and effective inspections before animals are loaded, particularly when loading onto ships;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas a number of justifiable reasons exist for the movement of live animals, including marketing, fattening, slaughter, rearing and breeding;
Amendment 440 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 c (new) 43c. Calls for the entire loading and unloading period to be included in the journey time of animals, from the first animal loaded to the last animal unloaded;
Amendment 441 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 d (new) 43d. Stresses the need for official veterinarians to be present during the loading of animals, particularly when loading onto ships; emphasises that inspections are particularly necessary in preventing the transport of unfit animals and any mistreatment during loading;
Amendment 442 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Points out that exposure to temperatures outside the
Amendment 443 #
Motion for a resolution 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 444 #
Motion for a resolution 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 in this regard points out that the maximum and minimum temperatures allowed by the Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are often exceeded reaching the temperatures even 10°C above or below the interval provided by the regulation;
Amendment 445 #
Motion for a resolution 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 a
Amendment 446 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Points out that
Amendment 447 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45.
Amendment 448 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45. Notes that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 only contains a general provision on temperature, lacking indications about the temperature-humidity index and about species- and age-specific optimal temperature ranges; regrets that new and innovative solutions for temperature regulations on vehicles are still lacking;
Amendment 449 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45.
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas a number of economic reasons exist for the movement of live animals, including marketing, fattening, slaughter, rearing and breeding;
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45.
Amendment 451 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45. Notes that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005
Amendment 452 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 a (new) 45a. Recalls that Annex I, Chapter II, paragraph 1.2 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 states that animals’ compartments must provide sufficient space to ensure adequate ventilation inside vehicles and not hinder the natural movement of animals;
Amendment 453 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 a (new) 45a. Points out that Regulation 1/2005 prescribes that the temperature in a vehicle should not exceed 30°C, but that heat stress, including shortness of breath and exhaustion, already occurs in animals at a temperature of 25°C;
Amendment 454 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 b (new) 45b. Notes that road vehicles for live animals must have ventilation systems suited to the confinement of animals; considers that such ventilation systems are often unsuited to long-distance transport;
Amendment 455 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 b (new) 45b. Points out that Regulation 1/2005 prescribes that the temperature in a vehicle should not be below -5°C, but that hypothermia, including shivering, stiff muscles and freezing, already occurs in animals at a temperature of 0°C;
Amendment 456 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 c (new) 45c. Stresses the need to prohibit animal transport during extreme weather conditions, especially when temperatures at the places of departure or destination or along the route are forecast to exceed 28° C or fall below 0° C, or when the wind is very strong;
Amendment 457 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Recalls that the means of transport by road for long journeys must be fitted with a temperature monitoring and recording system, as well as with a means of recording such data, to be obligatorily provided to competent authorities, alike so that realistic checks for route plans can be executed in a fast and standardized manner; regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems in livestock vehicles and vessels;
Amendment 458 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Recalls that the means of transport by road for long journeys must be fitted with a temperature monitoring and recording system, as well as with a means of recording such data; regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems in livestock vessels; regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems for short distance journeys;
Amendment 459 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Recalls that the means of transport by road for long journeys must be fitted with a temperature monitoring and recording system, as well as with a means of recording such data; regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems in livestock vessels, regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems for short distance journeys;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas
Amendment 460 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Recalls that the means of transport by road
Amendment 461 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Recalls that the means of transport by road for long journeys must be fitted with a temperature monitoring and recording system, as well as with a means of recording such data; regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems in livestock vessels, a situation which has to change;
Amendment 462 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Recalls that the means of transport by road for long journeys must be fitted with a temperature monitoring and recording system, as well as with a means of recording such data; regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems in livestock vessels and for short distance journeys;
Amendment 463 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Recalls that the means of transport by road and sea for long journeys must be fitted with a temperature monitoring
Amendment 464 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 a (new) 46a. Underlines the importance of heat plans to protect animals during heat waves, and urges the Member States to develop adequate and effective heat plans, by taking into account keeping fewer animals in stables by setting up breeding restrictions before the start of the summer, the implementation of measures to prevent the occurrence of heat stress in animals, lowering the slaughtering speed in slaughterhouses in order to limit the amount of animals arriving at the slaughterhouse at the same time, setting up maximum waiting times at slaughterhouses, mandatory ventilation in all vehicles used to transport animals and performing additional, adequate controls during heat waves;
Amendment 465 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 47. Regrets the fact that in spite of provisions in the current regulation prohibiting the transport of animals considered not fit for transport, and despite the fact the Commission itself has stated that this is still a common occurrence in the EU
Amendment 466 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 47. Regrets the fact that in spite of provisions in the current regulation prohibiting the transport of animals considered not fit for transport, and despite the fact the Commission itself has stated that this is still a common occurrence in the EU15
Amendment 467 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 47. Regrets the fact that in spite of provisions in the current regulation prohibiting the transport of animals considered not fit for transport, and despite the fact that the Commission itself has stated that this is still a common occurrence in the EU
Amendment 468 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 a (new) 47a. Regrets the fact that provisions are not made for the welfare of fish in spite of them being in the scope of the regulation, being transported in large numbers, having immune systems especially vulnerable to stress, in spite of the Commission repeatedly identifying the shortfalls of the regulation with regards to fish, and as divergent and non- comprehensive guidelines are increasingly developed across Europe;
Amendment 469 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 a (new) 47a. Regrets the fact that provisions are not made for the welfare of fish in spite of them being in the scope of the regulation, being transported in large numbers, having immune systems especially vulnerable to stress, in spite of the Commission repeatedly identifying the shortfalls of the regulation with regards to fish, and as divergent and non- comprehensive guidelines are increasingly developed across Europe;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas
Amendment 470 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 a (new) 47a. Regrets the fact that provisions are not made for the welfare of fish in spite of them being in the scope of the regulation, being transported in large numbers, having immune systems especially vulnerable to stress, the Commission repeatedly identifying the shortfalls of the regulation with regards to fish, and as divergent and non-comprehensive guidelines are increasingly developed across Europe;
Amendment 471 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 a (new) 47a. Recalls that Member States must find solutions in keeping with animal welfare for animals at the end of their lives and production cycles;
Amendment 472 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 a (new) 47a. Regrets the fact that provisions for Equidae, as well as cats and dogs, are insufficient to ensure the fitness of these animals for transport;
Amendment 473 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 b (new) 47b. Recalls that EFSA in 2004 already concluded that the transport of very young terrestrial farmed animals should be avoided;
Amendment 474 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 b (new) 47b. Recalls that EFSA in 2004 concluded that the transport of very young terrestrial farmed animals should be avoided;
Amendment 475 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 b (new) 47b. Recalls that EFSA in 2004concluded that the transport of very young terrestrial farmed animals should be avoided;
Amendment 476 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 c (new) 47c. Regrets the fact that provisions for Equidae, as well as cats and dogs, are insufficient to ensure the fitness of these animals for transport;
Amendment 477 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 c (new) 47c. Regrets the fact that provisions for Equidae, as well as cats and dogs, are insufficient to ensure the fitness of these animals for transport;
Amendment 478 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves is too low;
Amendment 479 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves 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; insist that unweaned animals should not be transported because it is not possible to give them the required care and feeding during transport, and because of the risk of exposure to infectious disease while their immune systems are immature;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I a (new) Ia. whereas the Farm to Fork Strategy recognises the importance of a more healthy nutrition and promoting a more plant-based diet, reducing EU average intakes of red and processed meat, both to reduce the risk of life threatening diseases as well as the environmental impact of the food system;
Amendment 480 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves 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; insist that unweaned animals should not be transported because it is not possible to give them there required care and feeding during transport, and because of the risk of exposure to infectious disease while their immune systems are immature;
Amendment 481 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves is too low; believes that the minimum age of very young animals should be corrected to a minimum age of being unweaned, meaning being able to feed on solid feed and drink water of drinkers working with over pressure method; 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 482 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of
Amendment 483 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves
Amendment 484 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that
Amendment 485 #
Motion for a resolution 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 486 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves
Amendment 487 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves is too low; highlights that, according to various experts
Amendment 488 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves is too low and therefore should be raised; 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 489 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves 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
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I a (new) Ia. whereas the transport of semen, embryos, meat and other animal products is technically easier and ethically more rational than the transport of live animals for the purpose of being slaughtered and breeding;
Amendment 490 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 a (new) 48a. Stresses the vulnerability of the gestating animals and highlights that according to veterinarians, the maximum stage of gestation allowed for transport should be reconsidered as it becomes difficult to define the stage of pregnancy with development of the foetus as well as the risks accompanied surge;
Amendment 491 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 a (new) 48a. Stresses the need to prohibit the transport of unweaned animals, such as calves that are just 14 days old, because it has been proven that it is impossible to meet the welfare requirements and needs of very young animals during transport;
Amendment 492 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 a (new) 48a. Condemns the practice of transporting animals over both internal and external borders with the intent of ritual slaughter;
Amendment 493 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 b (new) 48b. Stresses the vulnerability of end of career animals and highlights that according to experts, the transportation time of these animals should be significantly limited to maximum 4 hours because of the difficulty to assess the fitness as well as their ability to cope with transport;
Amendment 494 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 b (new) 48b. Calls for pregnant females that are beyond the first third of the gestation period to be regarded as unfit for transport;
Amendment 495 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 b (new) 48b. Calls on the commission to propose a regulation which prohibits animal transports over borders both internal and external with the intent of ritual slaughter;
Amendment 496 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Re
Amendment 497 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Re
Amendment 498 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Re
Amendment 499 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Re
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 10 c (new) — having regard to the European Commission’s study “Welfare of farmed fish: Common practices during transport and at slaughter”, September 2017,
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I b (new) Ib. whereas according to EFSA scientific opinion from 2011 transport of animals is considered a major risk for the spread of infectious animal diseases in the EU1a; _________________ 1a https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pd f/10.2903/j.efsa.2011.1966
Amendment 500 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Recalls that, according to the regulation, watering devices shall function properly and be appropriately designed and positioned for the different categories of animals (size and species) to be watered on board the vehicle; notes that new and innovative solutions for watering and feeding systems are still lacking;
Amendment 501 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Recalls the Commission’s recommendations from 2009 to the competent authorities to ensure that unweaned animals are offered electrolytes or milk substitutes during the resting period and pointing out that metal nipples should not be considered suitable for unweaned calves; notes that feeding unweaned animals during their journey in lorries is
Amendment 502 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Recalls the Commission’s recommendations from 2009 to the competent authorities to ensure that unweaned animals are offered electrolytes or milk substitutes during the resting period
Amendment 503 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Recalls the Commission’s recommendations from 2009 to the competent authorities to ensure that unweaned animals are offered electrolytes or milk substitutes during the resting period and pointing out that metal nipples should not be considered suitable for unweaned calves; reminds that from a physiological point of view unweaned animals should be fed at least every 12hours, when in free range herds, calves would for example feed in intervals of2 to 8 hours; stresses that according to veterinarian experts, fed unweaned animals need a resting period for digestion before transport; notes that feeding unweaned animals during their journey in lorries is technically impracticable
Amendment 504 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Recalls the Commission’s recommendations from 2009 to the competent authorities to ensure that unweaned animals are offered electrolytes or milk substitutes during the resting period and pointing out that metal nipples should not be considered suitable for unweaned calves; notes that feeding unweaned animals during their journey in lorries is
Amendment 505 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Recalls the Commission’s recommendations from 2009 to the competent authorities to ensure that unweaned animals are offered electrolytes or milk substitutes during the resting period and pointing out that metal nipples
Amendment 506 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 a (new) 50a. Highlights the special situation of shellfish, such as American and tropical lobsters, which are transported live to Europe by sea or air; notes that the mortality rate during such air transport can range from 2% to 3% for American lobsters and up to 5% to 8% for certain tropical lobsters;
Amendment 507 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 a (new) 50a. Rejects the transportation of unweaned animals, as they are transported while still being depended on their mothers’ milk and it is not possible to give them the needed care, feeding and milk when only having access to water through unknown and unsuitable drinking nipples during transport;
Amendment 508 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 a (new) 50a. Points out that animals at end of their productive life are also a vulnerable category, due to their age, and often deteriorated health or the presence of injuries; notes that these animals are also of lesser value to transporters, and may therefore be at higher risk of neglect;
Amendment 509 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 a (new) 50a. Recalls that to ensure improved animal welfare, the livestock or transport sectors require investment and research that are properly supported by specific funding;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I b (new) Ib. whereas animals should be fattened and slaughtered as close as possible to the places where they are bred;
Amendment 510 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 a (new) 50a. Recalls that, according to the European Implementation Assessment of the European Regulation 1/2005, ascertaining the state of pregnancy of live animals is still problematic7a; _________________ 7a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/ etudes/STUD/2018/621853/EPRS_STU(2 018)621853_EN.pdf
Amendment 511 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 b (new) 50b. Highlights that the transport of fish and other aquatic animals has increased in the last years and is likely to keep increasing as the Farm To Fork Strategy foresees a growth of the aquaculture sector; notes no specific rules or guidelines have been designed for the live transport of fish and other aquatic animals;
Amendment 512 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 b (new) 50b. Emphasises that the growing critic on the transportation of unweaned animals in trucks and on vessels should by no means lead to the transportation of unweaned animals by plane, given the huge consequences for animal welfare and the climate;
Amendment 513 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 b (new) 50b. Stresses that the mortality rate of fish and shellfish imported into Europe must be reduced, as this is a waste in both food and environmental terms;
Amendment 514 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 c (new) 50c. Recalls that recital 9 of the Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 foresees the adoption of specific provisions for poultry, cats and dogs following the relevant opinions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), highlights that the Commission did not make any proposal of legislation on the protection of poultry, cats and dogs during transport; regrets in particular the lack of official tools, such as guidelines and check lists, to support competent authorities in identifying unbroken horses from domestic ones when performing checks; highlights that this situation is enabling operators to transport unbroken horses over long distances in breach of the Regulation without being sanctioned;
Amendment 515 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 c (new) 50c. Stresses the need to ensure, during the transport of fish and shellfish: - water quality and respect for the fasting period essential to that quality; - the absence of diseases in the fish and shellfish; - the absence of injuries to the fish and shellfish;
Amendment 516 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 c (new) 50c. Welcomes the decision of one of Europe’s’ largest animal transport and trading companies to completely stop the transportation of unweaned calves under the age of three months, and the decision of the Scottish Government to end the long-distance transport of unweaned calves;
Amendment 517 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 d (new) 50d. Expresses its concern over the fact that male goat kids are transported from different farms to the slaughterhouse at 7- 10 days old, while not being able to stand firmly on their legs yet and being deprived of milk, even though they solely depend on it for their nutrition, causing them to arrive at the slaughterhouse in very bad and weak conditions;
Amendment 519 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 e (new) 50e. Stresses that while over 1.200.000.000 poultry are transported between Member States each year, and over 200.000.000 are transported to third countries, the current provisions of the regulation do not protect them as it should, authorizing way too long journey times without the availability of food or water for these fragile birds, and underlines that the Regulation clearly states that it is not allowed to lift animals, including chicken, by the legs during catching for transportation;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J Amendment 520 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 e (new) 50e. Emphasises that failure to comply with the regulation can result in the occurrence and spread of infectious animal diseases, given that the promiscuity inherent in transport can quickly spread disease;
Amendment 521 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 f (new) 50f. Regrets that the provisions of the regulation do not call for species-specific rules concerning rabbits, resulting in the use of poultry containers for the transport of rabbits, and leading to severe animal welfare problems;
Amendment 522 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 f (new) 50f. Notes that heat and humidity in livestock vessels promote the development of toxic fungi;
Amendment 523 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 g (new) 50g. Regrets that the provisions of the regulation relevant to aquatic animals are too scarce and fall short of OIE standards in key areas, including the allocation of responsibilities, elements of journey planning, ensuring fitness to travel, monitoring and maintaining water quality, design of vehicles and fittings, and post-transport monitoring1m; points out that fish are sentient animals that are very sensitive to stress and that inappropriate transport conditions cause them suffering and health issues; _________________ 1m Saraiva, J. L, Arechavala-Lopez, P, Cabrera-Álvarez, M. J & Waley, D 2021, Research for ANIT Committee – Particular welfare needs in animal transport: aquatic animals, European Parliament, Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies, Brussels
Amendment 524 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 g (new) 50g. Stresses the need to develop harmonised procedures for approving transport and to take steps to prevent the spread of infectious animal diseases during transport, both within the Union and from third countries;
Amendment 525 #
Motion for a resolution 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; stresses that many ports of export are not equipped with facilities such as housing facilities where animals can be unloaded
Amendment 526 #
Motion for a resolution 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;
Amendment 527 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 a (new) 51a. Recalls that journeys on sea vessels are not limited in time, and consequently records do not reflect the reality of animals’ journeys; reminds that this allows for transport of many days, weeks or even longer, possibly in extremely rough conditions, including extreme meteorological events with few obligations for transporters, especially in the case of export to third countries; stresses that, according to experts, transport on sea means similar stress levels for the animals as transport on road;
Amendment 528 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 a (new) 51a. Points out that loading of animals onto livestock vessels is often carried out roughly with the use of sticks and electric prods, loading ramps in some cases are steeper than the maximum slope permitted by the Regulation, and the entry to vessels at the end of the loading ramp is often unlit causing animals to balk as they do not want to move from light into dark areas;
Amendment 529 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52. Stresses the lack of clarity of the provisions in the Animal Transport Regulation on the identification of the organiser and the transporter on the sea journey leg, particularly when the operation involves several consignments with different origins, but also of the person responsible for animals on-board also in the case of transport on roll-on roll-off ferries; notes that DG SANTE audits found a majority of approved journey logs had not identified the authorised transporter and livestock vessel, causing legal uncertainty on the accountability for animal welfare;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas every year millions of animals are transported over long distances within and between Member States and to third countries, exposing them to numerous problems for hours, days and sometimes weeks on end, which is a very stressful experience for animals and as a consequence severely harms their welfare, with the live export trade being known to involve risks of exceedingly rough handling and extremely cruel methods of slaughter;
Amendment 530 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52. Stresses the lack of clarity of the provisions in the Animal Transport Regulation on the identification of the organiser and the transporter, and on the suitability of the vessel and the preparedness and capability of the crew to ensure animal welfare, on the sea journey leg, particularly when the operation involves several consignments with different origins;
Amendment 531 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 a (new) 52a. Notes the absence of emergency slaughter facilities onboard livestock vessels; notes the current absence of data collection on the number of livestock deceased during transport, and the need to observe Marpol Convention on marine litter, which according to Marpol definition includes animal carcasses; notes that there are indications from ship captains and NGOs, that carcasses have been disposed of in the Mediterranean, in contravention of the Marpol Convention Annex V which classifies the Mediterranean as a marine protected area;
Amendment 532 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 a (new) 52a. Notes with concern the absence of an authorised transporter for the sea leg of the journey, in some cases8a; _________________ 8a https://op.europa.eu/en/publication- detail/-/publication/fc8d71e4-93f5-11ea- aac4-01aa75ed71a1/language-en/format- PDF/source-130896440
Amendment 533 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53. Considers that, until a ban on the export of live animals is in place, the presence of a veterinarian for the
Amendment 534 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53. Considers that the presence of
Amendment 535 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53. Considers that the presence of a veterinarian for the leg of the journey at sea to provide real-time support for sick or injured animals on vessels, as well as to adjust the watering and feeding of the animals to their immediate needs constitutes good practice;
Amendment 536 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53. Considers that the presence of a veterinarian or an experienced person with equivalent skills and training, for the leg of the journey at sea to provide support for sick or injured animals on vessels constitutes good practice;
Amendment 537 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53. Considers that the presence of
Amendment 538 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53. Considers that the mandatory presence of a veterinarian for the
Amendment 539 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53. Considers that the mandatory presence of a veterinarian for the
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas every year millions of animals are transported over long distances within and between Member States and to third countries that can be substituted conveniently by the transport of meat, animal products and genetic material;
Amendment 540 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53. Considers that the mandatory presence of a veterinarian for the leg of the journey at sea to provide support for sick or injured animals on vessels constitutes good practice;
Amendment 541 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53a. Notes that, according to the questionnaire sent by the Portuguese Presidency, crew training and competence on sea vessels is identified by a majority of Member States as difficult to enforce; notes in particular that, in the last 2 years, most EU-approved vessels were found to have deficiencies under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, mostly concerning life-savings appliances or working-living conditions;
Amendment 542 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53a. Stresses that overloading leads to suffering of animals and can be one of the causes also leading to accidents, such as capsizing during transports by sea as was the case with the vessel Queen Hind in 2019, and stresses the lack of possibilities to unload, shade, feed and water animals at ports (within and outside the EU) and border crossings;
Amendment 543 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53a. Stresses that overloading may lead to suffering of animals and can be one of the causes also leading to accidents, such as capsizing during transports by sea as was the case at Queen Hind; stresses the lack of possibilities to unload, shade, feed and water animals at ports (within and outside the EU) and border crossings;
Amendment 544 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53a. Stresses that overloading may lead to suffering of animals and can be one of the causes also leading to accidents, such as capsizing during transports by sea as was the case at Queen Hind; stresses the lack of possibilities to unload, shade, feed and water animals at ports (within and outside the EU) and border crossings;
Amendment 545 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53a. Emphasises the need to promote mobile slaughterhouses, particularly in island and mountain areas, to reduce considerably the transport of live animals, particularly injured or end-of-career animals, and to encourage direct sales;
Amendment 546 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53a. Stresses the urgent need to strengthen monitoring of compliance with maritime safety standards by livestock vessels, in particular by enforcing the requirements laid down in Articles 20 and 21 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005;
Amendment 547 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53a. Recalls the fact that those vessels generally have not been built for livestock transport, are very old and often present a risk for the live of humans and animals alike;
Amendment 548 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53a. Notes the limited number of inspections after loading of a vessel, as recommended in the Network Document, but not specifically mentioned by the Regulation 1/2005;
Amendment 549 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 b (new) 53b. Emphasizes that during sea journeys animals are unable to rest properly and many are unable to eat or drink due to seasickness, which increases their vulnerability to the most frequently seen contagious diseases on vessels used to export live animals, namely pneumonia, salmonellosis and Moraxella bovis;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas every year millions of animals are transported over both short and long distances within and between Member States and to third countries;
Amendment 550 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 b (new) 53b. Calls on the Member States to be more stringent in their vessel certification procedures;
Amendment 551 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 c (new) 53c. Stresses the need to set up a blacklist of vessels unfit for the transport of live animals, so that a vessel prohibited by one Member State or third country cannot be approved by another Member State;
Amendment 552 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 c (new) 53c. Is concerned with the presence of dead animals on board of vessels, also considering the consequences for the other animals and crew on board, but also rejects the practice of throwing dead animals overboard;
Amendment 553 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 d (new) 53d. Is of the opinion that the Commission should suspend exports of live animals by sea with immediate effect;
Amendment 554 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 d (new) 53d. Transport of live animals in the island and outermost regions
Amendment 555 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 e (new) 53e. Notes that the particularly difficult geographical situation of the island and outermost regions means that local rearing and short supply chains should be encouraged in order to reduce the journey time of animals;
Amendment 556 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 f (new) 53f. Stresses the need to encourage mobile slaughterhouses in island territories, and particularly in the outermost regions; notes that using such mobile slaughterhouses considerably reduces the road and sea transport of live animals in those regions;
Amendment 557 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 9 Transport of live animals from and to third countries
Amendment 558 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 9 a (new) Is concerned that the demand for live animals in third countries for breeding, fattening or immediate slaughter has been growing in recent years and that exports to third countries have increased between 2005 and 2015, driven mainly by a threefold increase in cattle exports;
Amendment 559 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts to promote EU standards internationally, in the framework of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE); considers that the rules on the well- being of animals in third countries provide a much lower level of protection than the EU standards and regrets the fact that OIE standards are not sufficiently applied in third countries; considers that more effort must be made to avoid unfair competition with European companies and EU operators who observe stricter regulations than third countries;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas every year millions of animals are transported over long distances within and between Member States and from and to third countries;
Amendment 560 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54.
Amendment 561 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54.
Amendment 562 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54.
Amendment 563 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 a (new) 54a. Stresses that very often animals exported to third countries end up in countries where animal welfare standards are not respected, especially international standards on welfare at slaughter of the OIE, where animals are exposed to extreme and prolonged suffering, such as slaughter of animals without prior stunning;
Amendment 564 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 a (new) 54a. Stresses the need for the Union, in trade negotiations with third countries, to develop tariff and non-tariff barriers geared to the level of compliance with our animal welfare standards in order to reduce unfair competition;
Amendment 565 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 b (new) 54b. Stresses that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 is systematically being infringed at EU’s external borders, with long and stressful waiting times for animals as well as numerous animal welfare problems linked with transport reported in third countries;
Amendment 566 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 c (new) 54c. Emphasizes that evidence on animals exported from the EU to Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Tunisia, Turkey and the Emirates showed unsuitable vehicles being overcrowded, without roof to provide shade or separate compartments, animals being abused, beaten, kicked and pulled by their noses, eye sockets, horns and tails, immense suffering from heat stress, lack of water and feed, eye-stabbing and tendon- slashing reflect routine practices prior to throat-cuts, prolonged death of larger animals, slaughtering without stunning of sheep and cattle performed by untrained and unequipped workers, abattoirs without proper infrastructure, and overall a lack of improvement on complying with EU legislation;
Amendment 567 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Notes that once livestock crosses the EU border, respect for animal welfare standards
Amendment 568 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55.
Amendment 569 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Notes that once livestock crosses the EU border, respect for animal welfare standards may be difficult to guarantee, both en route and on arrival, as third countries are not bound by EU legislation; recalls the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union, which states that EU welfare rules are binding until the final place of destination in third countries; and prohibit exports of live animals outside EU with the exception of countries within the EEA, EFTA and the United Kingdom;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J a (new) Ja. whereas in 2019 about 1.4 billion bovines, swine, poultry, ovine, caprine and equines were traded across the Member States and 4.3 million bovines, 3.3 million ovine and caprine, 36.9 million pigs, 1 300 million poultry and 55 692 equines were traded between the Member States, with poultry being the most traded group of animals, representing at least 57 % of the total number of traded live animals for all Member States1a; _________________ 1a 'Patterns of livestock transport in the EU and to third countries', European Parliament, Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research, Members’ Research Service, July 2021.
Amendment 570 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Notes that once livestock crosses the EU border, respect for animal welfare standards may be difficult to guarantee, both en route and on arrival, as third countries are not bound by EU legislation; recalls the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union, which states that EU welfare rules are binding until the final place of destination in third countries; considers that more effort is needed to promote EU good practices in third countries clients and/or suppliers of the EU;
Amendment 571 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55.
Amendment 572 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55.
Amendment 573 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Notes that, in the absence of a certification and audit instrument by an independent body2a, once livestock crosses the EU border, respect for animal welfare standards may be difficult to guarantee, both en route and on arrival, as third countries are not bound by EU legislation; recalls the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union, which states that EU welfare rules are binding until the final place of destination in third countries; _________________ 2a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/ etudes/STUD/2021/690877/IPOL_STU(20 21)690877_EN.pdf
Amendment 574 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Notes that once livestock cross
Amendment 575 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 a (new) 55a. Stresses that, in practice, animals no longer benefit from the protection afforded by Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 once they leave the Union’s territory; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to prohibit the transport of live animals to third countries whose animal transport, unloading and slaughter standards do not match those of the Union;
Amendment 576 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 a (new) 55a. Regrets that since the entry into force of the Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, the EU competent authorities routinely approved journeys over long distances to third countries without the assurance that the Transport Regulation will be applied until final destination, thus in violation of the CJEU ruling e C-424/13;
Amendment 577 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 a (new) 55a. Notes that the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are not observed for live animal transport outside the borders of the European Union; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to prohibit the transport of live animals to third countries, without exception, for the good of the animals;
Amendment 578 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 b (new) 55b. Regrets, in particular, the fact that slaughter in certain third countries to which the EU sends animals entails extreme and prolonged suffering and regularly breaches the international standards on animal welfare; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to prohibit the export of live animals to third countries whose slaughter standards do not match those of the Union;
Amendment 579 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 b (new) 55b. Deplores, in particular, the fact that slaughter in certain third countries that import animals from the EU leads to extreme, prolonged and unnecessary suffering and regularly violates international animal welfare standards; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to prohibit the transport of live animals to third countries, without exception, for the good of the animals;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J a (new) Ja. whereas number of countries or regions in the EU and globally have banned transport of live animals on long distances to third countries and overseas and others are considering the measure due to proving impossibility for the transport to be held in line with the provisions of the Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 as well as due to impossibility to assess the real conditions during long distance journeys to third countries;
Amendment 580 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 c (new) 55c. Stresses the need for aid granted to third countries to be conditional upon respect for animal welfare in those countries, in terms of rearing, transport and slaughter; stresses, further, that the Union, in trade negotiations with third countries, must promote the same level of protection of animal welfare as in the European Union;
Amendment 581 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 d (new) 55d. Regrets the fact that many animals that die at sea are thrown overboard, often after having their ear tags cut off to prevent identification; stresses that exporting Member States should determine how many dead animals are dumped in the Mediterranean and identify those vessels that are responsible;
Amendment 582 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 e (new) 55e. Stresses that the border or port Member States, which are responsible for checking road vehicles and vessels heading for third countries, must penalise any infringements of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, in particular the requirements laid down in Articles 20 and 21 of the regulation;
Amendment 583 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 56. Highlights the outcome of the 2021 Council questionnaire on the long-distance transport of animals to third countries, pointing out that extreme temperatures, the lack of information on resting points, delays at borders and the lack of communication between Member States and third countries represent the
Amendment 584 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 a (new) 56a. Points out that transport planning documents often specify only place names and fail to provide precise addresses of control, supply and assembly points, which makes controls significantly more difficult;
Amendment 585 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 b (new) 56b. Recalls also, in this regard, that only a list of animal housing on the routes in third countries from 2009 exists, frequently without precise address details, which makes the necessary inspections under EU law significantly more difficult;
Amendment 586 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Stresses that inadequate journey planning in terms of administrative procedures, and lack of coordination with border posts, as well as an excessive bureaucratic burden, can create a cascade of delays at borders and ports, when a large number of trucks arrive at the port and all livestock needs to be loaded on board a single vessel; takes the view that a quickly and easily accessible European IT system for checks and data collection could help to reduce costs, bureaucratic burdens and delays;
Amendment 587 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Stresses that inadequate journey planning in terms of administrative procedures, unrealistic journey times and lack of coordination with border posts, as well as an excessive bureaucratic burden, can create a cascade of delays at borders and ports, when a large number of trucks arrive at the port and all livestock needs to be loaded on board a single vessel;
Amendment 588 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Stresses that inadequate and unrealistic journey planning in terms of administrative procedures, and lack of coordination with border posts, as well as an excessive bureaucratic burden, can create a cascade of delays at borders and ports, when a large number of trucks arrive at the port and all livestock needs to be loaded on board a single vessel;
Amendment 589 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Stresses that inadequate journey planning in terms of administrative procedures, and lack of coordination with border posts, as well as an excessive bureaucratic burden, can create a cascade of delays at borders and ports, when a large number of trucks arrive at the port and all
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J a (new) Ja. whereas, according to the 2008 World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) definition, animal welfare means that an animal is healthy, has enough space, is well nourished, feels safe, is free to express normal patterns of behaviour and does not suffer from feelings such as fear, pain and distress; whereas this is not the case in the vast majority of live animal transports, in particular over long distances;
Amendment 590 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Stresses that inadequate journey planning in terms of administrative procedures, and lack of coordination with border posts, as well as an excessive bureaucratic burden, can create a cascade of delays at borders and ports, when a large number of trucks arrive at the port and all
Amendment 591 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Stresses that inadequate journey planning in terms of administrative procedures, and lack of coordination with border posts, as well as an excessive bureaucratic burden,
Amendment 592 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 58 58.
Amendment 593 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 58 58. Takes note of the lack of communication and cooperation between Member States’ competent authorities and those of third countries, in particular on mutual assistance and information sharing,
Amendment 594 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 58 58. Takes note of the lack of communication and cooperation between Member States’ competent authorities and those of third countries, in particular on mutual assistance and information sharing, often result
Amendment 595 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 58 58. Takes note of the lack of communication and cooperation between Member States’ competent authorities and those of third countries, in particular on mutual assistance and information sharing, often result
Amendment 596 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Agrees with the Commission that the presence of a qualified veterinarian during loading for long journeys to non-EU countries constitutes good practice16
Amendment 597 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Agrees with the Commission that the presence of a qualified veterinarian during loading for long journeys to non-EU countries constitutes good practice16 ;
Amendment 598 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Agrees with the Commission that the presence of a qualified veterinarian during loading for long journeys to non-EU countries constitutes good practice16 ;
Amendment 599 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Agrees with the Commission that the presence of a qualified veterinarian during loading for long journeys to non-EU countries constitutes good practice16;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 12 a (new) — having regard to its resolution of 12 December 2012 on the protection of animals during transport,
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J a (new) Ja. whereas the disappearance of local slaughterhouses prevents farmers from selling meat directly within their territory and this is one of the reasons for longer journey times; whereas this is a challenge that the Union and the Member States must tackle;
Amendment 600 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Agrees with the Commission that the presence of a
Amendment 601 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Agrees with the Commission that the presence of a qualified veterinarian during loading for long journeys to non-EU countries
Amendment 602 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Agrees with the Commission that the presence of a qualified veterinarian during loading for
Amendment 603 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 a (new) 59a. Agrees with the Commission that it is a good practice for competent authorities to inspect all consignments destined for non-EU countries at loading; believes that intra-EU consignments should also be inspected at loading and notes that at loading competent authorities can check that the Regulation’s requirements on floor space and headroom are being observed, that the ventilation and water systems are operating properly, that the drinking devices are working properly and are appropriate for the species being carried, that no unfit animals are loaded, and that sufficient feed and bedding are being carried;
Amendment 604 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 a (new) 59a. Stresses the need to ensure that official veterinarians are present at the Union exit points, especially between Bulgaria and Turkey, in order to guarantee that the animal welfare standards are met, and especially to guarantee feeding, watering and rest periods;
Amendment 605 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 b (new) 59b. Stresses the importance of inspecting all consignments headed for third countries during their loading; considers that the competent authorities of the Member States should particularly check that the provisions on floor area and headroom, good working order of ventilation and watering systems, and availability of food and litter to the animals are met;
Amendment 606 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 60. Warns that, in the event of traffic jams, especially when crossing the EU border, no specific priority lane is available for livestock transport, contributing to delays at the border and longer transport times for animals, with a negative impact on their well-being;
Amendment 607 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 a (new) 60a. Stresses that the border Member States and third countries are responsible for providing rest areas so that animals can be given the necessary care, with all staff qualified to quickly carry out health and customs checks at the borders; calls on the Commission to set up funding mechanisms so that such facilities can be developed;
Amendment 608 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 61. Points out the lack of an EU-level system to verify and ensure the existence of control posts in third countries and that these control posts comply with the rules, as well as the lack of an official EU updated list of resting posts outside the EU; takes note of the work done in the past by the independent certification and audit bodies in creating a list of such control posts outside the EU along the frequent road transport routes;
Amendment 609 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 61.
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J a (new) Ja. whereas every year millions of live animals are transported within Member States and to third countries over long distances for breeding, rearing, further fattening and slaughter;
Amendment 610 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 a (new) 61a. Recalls the external independent audits taking place outside the EU until 2013 and their positive impact on animal welfare, as the only effective tool in monitoring, checking and enforcing the provisions of the EU Regulation 1/2005 during the stages of the journey taking place outside the EU and in complying with the judgement of the European Court of Justice of 23 April 2015;
Amendment 611 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 62 62. Notes that the competent authorities do not receive regular feedback from transport companies regarding the data recorded by livestock vehicle devices when they are outside the EU, and is aware that many transporters do not comply with the applicable EU rules after leaving the Union; takes the view that a European IT system for checks and data collection could help the competent authorities to obtain rapid access to all transport data;
Amendment 612 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 62 62. Notes that the competent authorities do not receive regular feedback from transport companies regarding the data recorded by livestock vehicle devices when they are outside the EU,
Amendment 613 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 62 a (new) 62a. Reiterates the importance of not validating journey logs where it is planned to use, for a 24-hour rest period in a third country, facilities that are not equivalent to those in the Union;
Amendment 614 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Re
Amendment 615 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Recognises that currently third countries’ authorities, transporters or ships’ masters do not provide routine feedback on the condition of animals during the sea
Amendment 616 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Recognises that currently third countries’ authorities, transporters or ships’ masters do not provide routine feedback on the condition of animals during the sea
Amendment 617 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 a (new) 63a. Takes note of the best available legislative environments, such as the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS)3a, through which the Australian Government legally monitors, audits and holds accountable all actors involved in the supply chain, ensuring the traceability throughout the transport of live animals and their welfare at all stages of the journey, from loading, until slaughtering in a third country; _________________ 3a https://www.agriculture.gov.au/export/con trolled-goods/live- animals/livestock/information-exporters- industry/escas
Amendment 618 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 a (new) 63a. Stresses that the revised Transport Regulation must be aligned with the Farm to Fork and thus promote a local and short food chain where animals are not transported outside the EU; invites the Commission to put forward a strategy to shift from live transport to a meat, carcasses, genetic material only trade;
Amendment 619 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 a (new) 63a. Stresses that the revised Regulation must be aligned with the Farm-to-Fork Strategy and thus promote a local and short food chain where animals are only transported on short journeys and not transported outside the EU;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J a (new) Ja. whereas limitations on the activity and profitability turns normally on impediments for research and innovation, adoption of best practices and investments in the future;
Amendment 620 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 a (new) 63a. Points out that the transportation of germinal products and carcasses can also reduce the environmental impact in terms of CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, etc. because it requires less space;
Amendment 621 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 a (new) 63a. Calls on the Commission to gently propose a regulation which prohibits the export of live animals to third countries with the exception of countries in the EEA, EFTA and the United Kingdom;
Amendment 622 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 a (new) 63a. Is concerned, that there are no data available on the state of health of the animals and their mortality on arrival at the place of destination in the third countries;
Amendment 624 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 b (new) 63b. Notes the need to encourage a transition to transporting meat or carcasses to third countries, rather than live animals, and to transporting sperm or embryos rather than breeding animals; calls on the Commission to set up funding mechanisms to facilitate this transition;
Amendment 625 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 b (new) 63b. Stresses that the revised Transport Regulation must be aligned with the Farm to Fork and thus promote a local and short food chain where animals are not transported outside the EU; invites the Commission to put forward a strategy to shift from live transport to a meat, carcasses, genetic material only trade;
Amendment 626 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 b (new) 63b. Recalls that secondary costs, such as air and water pollution, must also be taken into account, because it is unacceptable that it should be more economically viable to transport live animals than germinal products and carcasses;
Amendment 627 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 b (new) 63b. Stresses the fact that until the already existing legislative requirements are put in place, the transport of animals should be limited as much as possible;
Amendment 628 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 b (new) 63b. Stresses the fact that until the already existing legislative requirements are put in place, the transport of animals should be limited as much as possible;
Amendment 629 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 c (new) 63c. Stresses the negative consequences of the use of antibiotics, without proper diagnostics, in animals during transport, as they may harm the welfare of the animals and remnants end up in meat and other animal products produced and consumed by people in third countries;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J b (new) Jb. whereas the main players in intra- EU trade in live animals depend on the animal species, with France dominating the trade in bovines within the EU, and Italy, the Netherlands and Spain being the main buyers; Romania being the top trader of ovines within the EU; Denmark and the Netherlands being the main countries to transport pigs; Germany being the biggest trader in poultry, closely followed by the Netherlands; and the trade in equines being dominated by the Netherlands, France and Belgium1b; _________________ 1b 'Patterns of livestock transport in the EU and to third countries', European Parliament, Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research, Members’ Research Service, July 2021.
Amendment 630 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 c (new) 63c. Stresses the importance of developing local or mobile slaughterhouses that are economically viable, close to farms and evenly distributed from a geographical perspective;
Amendment 631 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 c (new) 63c. Stresses the fact that until the already existing legislative requirements are put in place, the transport of animals should be limited as much as possible;
Amendment 632 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 c (new) 63c. Recalls the European Union's "one health" approach which is endangered by these practices;
Amendment 633 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 d (new) 63d. Notes that Ukraine became a major trade partner in 2019, mainly in poultry, as a consequence of the association agreement between the European Union and Ukraine, and points out that the Member States should not build, facilitate and support intensive livestock industries in third countries and that the export of breeding animals and barn systems to build intensive livestock industries in third countries should therefore no longer be allowed;
Amendment 634 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 d (new) 63d. Recognises that encouraging short marketing chains and direct sales will reduce long-distance transport;
Amendment 635 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 e (new) 63e. Highlights that the export of breeding animals, such as one-day old chicks, pregnant heifers, sheep and sows, takes place on a daily basis and clearly does not result into the aim of exporting breeding animals, namely setting up its own breeding stock in the importing country;
Amendment 636 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 e (new) 63e. Stresses the need for the Union, in trade negotiations with third countries, to negotiate with importing countries so that they reduce their customs duties on meat in order to disincentivise the transport of live animals;
Amendment 637 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 f (new) 63f. Is of the opinion that all means of animal transport should be equipped with a CCTV system, in order to protect the welfare of animals and to safeguard operators who comply with the rules, and to ensure full transparency the images of the CCTV cameras on board of lorries and vessels should be made publicly accessible through web streaming, whilst fully ensuring data protection and privacy rights by the competent authorities throughout the entire process;
Amendment 638 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 f (new) 63f. Stresses the need for the Union and the Member States to fund equipment for exporting meat or carcasses, in particular refrigeration equipment;
Amendment 639 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 g (new) 63g. Expresses its concern that despite the efforts of the Netherlands and several states in Germany to stop exporting live animals to third countries requiring a 24- hour stop, due to the absence of control posts in third countries, animals from these regions are still arriving in third countries, and underlines that the decisions made by The Netherlands and Germany will only be fully effective once an EU-wide ban on the export of live animals is implemented;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J b (new) Jb. whereas slaughtering animals as close as possible to where they are reared allows farmers to promote their own agricultural products and is likely to ensure greater animal welfare;
Amendment 640 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 h (new) 63h. Welcomes the statement by the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg on the Council conclusions on animal welfare during maritime long distances transport to third countries to set up an EU-wide ban of long-distance transports of livestock to third countries by road and by sea, and to implement this in the upcoming revision of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005;
Amendment 641 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 i (new) 63i. Welcomes the announcements made by the United Kingdom to ban the export of live animals for slaughtering and fattening, and by New Zealand to stop exporting live animals by sea;
Amendment 642 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 j (new) 63j. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to annually report to the Parliament on their actions to improve the protection and welfare of animals during transport;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J b (new) Jb. whereas EU citizens are increasingly keen to see compliance with animal welfare standards, especially in live animal transports;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J b (new) Jb. whereas there are extensive studies proving that animal welfare has an impact on meat quality;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J c (new) Jc. whereas, on 21 September 2017, the Commission received over one million signatures in support of the #StopTheTrucks campaign, in which EU citizens call for an end to long-distance transport;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J c (new) Jc. whereas the large number of infringements identified by Directorate- General SANTE in 2017 in several Member States would require the initiation of the relevant Treaty infringement proceedings;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J c (new) Jc. whereas 2.8 million sheep and cattle were transported by sea to Croatia, France, Ireland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia and Spain in 20181c; _________________ 1c 'Patterns of livestock transport in the EU and to third countries', European Parliament, Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research, Members’ Research Service, July 2021.
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 13 a (new) — having regard to the resolution of 12 December 2012 on the protection of animals during transport,
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J d (new) Jd. whereas around 700 thousand cattle and sheep are exported annually from the EU to Turkey, a high number of cattle (70 000) is also transported to Lebanon, mainly departing from France and Spain, and France further exports cattle to Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco1d; _________________ 1d 'Patterns of livestock transport in the EU and to third countries', European Parliament, Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research, Members’ Research Service, July 2021.
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J d (new) Jd. whereas slaughtering animals closer to their breeding place can improve animal welfare by limiting journey times;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J e (new) Je. whereas in 2018 about 239 thousand breeding cattle, 78 thousand cattle for slaughter, 416 thousand pigs, 2.4 million sheep and 14 thousand goats were exported from the EU to third countries for breeding or slaughter, and in 2019 about 230 million bovines, pigs, poultry and ovine were exported from EU to third countries, with poultry being the most traded farmed species accounting for 98% of the exports1e; _________________ 1e 'Patterns of livestock transport in the EU and to third countries', European Parliament, Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research, Members’ Research Service, July 2021.
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J e (new) Je. whereas the disappearance of local slaughterhouses, which is a factor in longer journey times, is an issue that the Union and the Member States must address;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J f (new) Jf. whereas ‘regional’ specialisation, which involves piglets or calves bred in one country being transported for fattening in another country, increases long-distance transport and therefore animal suffering;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J f (new) Jf. whereas over 600 thousand pigs are sent each year from the EU to Russia as well as to, Ukraine and Moldova, and pigs often undergo long distance transports from Germany to Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, and Serbia1f; _________________ 1f 'Patterns of livestock transport in the EU and to third countries', European Parliament, Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research, Members’ Research Service, July 2021.
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J g (new) Jg. whereas, during transport, all too often: - animals lack food and water; - animals are not given the correct rest breaks; - transport vehicles are overloaded; - transport vehicles are too hot and insufficiently ventilated; - unfit or unweaned animals are transported; - transport vehicles do not provide sufficient headroom;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J g (new) Jg. whereas the main EU trade partners depend on the animal species, with Ukraine being a major trade partner in 2019, when it imported 84.6 million terrestrial farmed animals, most of them poultry, and Belarus, Ghana, Egypt, Morocco and Albania being other important poultry destinations of EU exports in 2019, mainly coming from Poland with about 61.9 million animals, followed by Hungary with 35.6 million animals, the Netherlands with 29.8 million animals and France with roughly 25.4 million animals1g; _________________ 1g 'Patterns of livestock transport in the EU and to third countries', European Parliament, Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research, Members’ Research Service, July 2021.
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J h (new) Jh. whereas transporting meat and genetic material is technically easier and more animal welfare friendly than transporting live animals;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 13 b (new) — having regard to Declaration No 49/2011 of 30 November 2011 on the establishment of a maximum 8-hour journey limit for animals transported in the European Union for the purpose of being slaughtered,
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas the value of the intra-EU trade in live animals was EUR 8.6 billion in 2018, with bovine animals, pigs and poultry having the highest values; whereas the export of live animals represents around EUR 1.6 billion
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas the value of the intra-EU trade in live animals was EUR 8.6 billion in 2018, with bovine animals, pigs and poultry having the highest values; whereas the export of live animals represents around EUR 1.6 billion
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas the value of the intra-EU trade in live animals was EUR 8.6 billion in 2018, with bovine animals, pigs and poultry having the highest values; whereas the export of live animals represents around EUR 1.6 billion
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas the value of the intra-EU trade in live animals was EUR 8.6 billion in 2018, with bovine animals, pigs and poultry having the highest values; whereas the export of live animals represents around EUR 1.6 billion
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas the value of the intra-EU trade in live animals was EUR 8.6 billion in 2018, with bovine animals, pigs and poultry having the highest values; whereas the export of live animals represents around EUR 1.6 billion and provides around 60 000 direct jobs and 300 000 indirect jobs, especially in rural a
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas the competence for animal welfare in the European Commission is attributed to the Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, but this subject is delegated to a Unit that is part of the largely unrelated Directorate G (Crisis preparedness in food, animals and plants);
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the limits and weaknesses of globalised and intricate food supply chains, and has shown that over- specialisation and export-based agriculture system leaves farmers and countries more vulnerable to trade restrictions;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas the Commission must ensure that all Member States correctly apply EU legislation on animal transport, not only to ensure animal welfare but also to avoid unfair competition;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas live animal transport within the EU and from the EU to third countries causes great animal suffering and the live export trade is known to involve risks of exceedingly rough handling and extremely cruel methods of slaughter;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas fitness for transportation is a major factor in ensuring animal welfare during transport, as welfare risks during transport are greater for animals which are injured, pregnant, sick or unweaned;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 a (new) — having regard to the Council conclusions of 28 June 2021 on animal welfare during maritime long distances transport to third countries1a, _________________ 1a https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/docu ment/ST-10235-2021-INIT/en/pdf
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas imports of animals into the EU often lead to unfair practices against our breeders as a result of insufficient animal welfare rules;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. NEW L whereas the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 17 December 2020 in Case C- 336/19 clearly ruled that regulations regarding ritual slaughter can be imposed;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas the European livestock farms employ around 4 million people (salaried and non-salaried), 80% of whom reside in the more recent EU Member States3a; _________________ 3a https://op.europa.eu/en/publication- detail/-/publication/04af47b0-0c38-11eb- bc07-01aa75ed71a1/language-en
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas geographic location should not act as a barrier to the free movement of goods, people and services as guaranteed under the EU Treaties;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas it is possible to transport meat and genetic material instead of live animals as countries are already trading meat/carcasses and embryos;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K b (new) Kb. whereas according to the European Commission's commissioned research and data, the external costs of road transport in the EU amount to around 720 billion euros annually, including environmental pollution costs (GHG emissions, local air pollution, noise, energy production, habitat damage), congestion costs and road accident costs, of which around 170bn of those external costs are attributed to road freight1a; _________________ 1a CE Delft (2019), ‘Handbook on the External Costs of Transport. Version 2019’. All figures in this section exclude UK.
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K b (new) Kb. whereas livestock farming is the main beneficiary of second pillar aid to farms in disadvantaged areas, which make up 50% of the European UAA, and of Agro-Environmental Measures, which compensate for the additional costs linked to unfavourable location or the obligations of having to respect specific legislation4a; _________________ 4a https://op.europa.eu/en/publication- detail/-/publication/04af47b0-0c38-11eb- bc07-01aa75ed71a1/language-en
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K b (new) Kb. whereas climate change is triggering profound changes in the entire world’s life and notably striking animals, which are to be more exposed to even more extreme temperatures and changes in the weather during transport than before1h; _________________ 1h Special report for the Sixth assessment cycle, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), October 2018
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K b (new) Kb. whereas strict checks on animal transport from third countries can reduce unfair competition at the expense of EU producers and encourage third countries to improve their animal transport standards;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K b (new) Kb. whereas live animal transport within the EU and from the EU to third countries causes great animal suffering and the live export trade is known to involve risks of exceedingly rough handling and extremely cruel methods of slaughter;
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