In video For a less naive and more sovereign Europe A less naive and more sovereign Europe has always been at the heart of the MR's political fight. As MEP Benoît Cassart pointed out on RTBF on Thursday 3 September, the European Union has finally intro... Agriculture Animal welfare Europe Europe and international affairs Health On video Press releases 4 Sept 2026
Are we facing a turning point in the European Union's trade policy? After 25 years of negotiations and months of mobilisation by Europe's farming community, the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur provisionally entered into force on 1 May… Agriculture Animal welfare Europe Europe and international affairs Press releases 2 Sept 2026
Sanctions on animal welfare are being toughened The new Walloon Animal Welfare Code was approved by the Walloon Government this week. Clear objectives: strengthening animal protection and putting an end to situations of impunity. The Walloon Minist... Animal welfare Wallonia 5 Mar 2026
In video An animal is not a toy: beware of abandonments after the festive season! As the festive season approaches, animal shelters are seeing a surge in adoption requests. While this is a time for generosity, it remains essential to remember that an animal is not a toy. It is a li... Animal welfare Brussels On video 23 Dec 2025
Benoît Cassart and Gaëtan Van Goidsenhoven: "From Brussels to the European Parliament, the MR is advancing animal welfare" A recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union has sparked strong reactions by treating pets as “luggage” in air transport. This decision, handed down on 16 October 2025 at the request ... Animal welfare Brussels Europe Europe and international affairs 24 Oct 2025
Stronger support for Walloon municipalities to tackle feline overpopulation The Walloon Government has adopted, at second reading, the draft decree on the grant scheme for municipalities in the area of animal welfare. This adjustment aims to address the growing challenge of f... Animal welfare Local Local government Press releases Wallonia 25 Sept 2025
In video The proper explanation - Animal welfare In Wallonia, thousands of animals disappear, are mistreated or seized every year. This reality has direct consequences: shelters are overflowing, associations are sounding the alarm, and public outrag... Animal welfare On video 20 Jul 2025
Animal welfare: acting quickly, rigorously and in full respect of the law Protecting animals is a priority that requires both speed of action, rigour in procedures, and strict compliance with the legal framework. In Wallonia, when an animal is in danger, authorities can dec... Animal welfare 18 Jun 2025
Gaïa's campaign is deceitful, denounces federal MP Philippe Goffin In the Chamber's Justice Committee, MR MP Philippe Goffin denounced the fierce disinformation campaign launched by Gaïa. “ Many MPs have been the target, in recent days, of a dishonest campaign portra... Animal welfare Media Press releases 22 Apr 2025
The five wolf cubs from illegal trafficking will not have to be euthanised! Following a seizure, several wolf cubs were temporarily housed at Forestia park. The Minister-President has approved their swift transfer to a specialised centre in France, which will spare them eutha... Animal welfare Environment and climate Press releases 3 Dec 2024
Minister Clarinval calls on the European Commission to introduce mirror clauses in animal production to guarantee similar production methods regarding antibiotics On Tuesday 7 May, a conference on antimicrobial resistance was held in Brussels under the Belgian presidency of the Council. During this event, Agriculture Minister David Clarinval stressed the urgenc... Agriculture Animal welfare Press releases 10 May 2024
The Chamber approves the inclusion of animal welfare in the Constitution The Senate's Committee on Institutional Affairs had already approved the inclusion of animal welfare in the Constitution at the end of 2023. Today it was the Chamber's turn to vote on the revision of ... Animal welfare Institutional 3 May 2024
