Programme
An event co-organized by
Nadja Hirsch (ALDE), Sirpa Pietikäinen (EPP), Andrea Zanoni (ALDE), Yves Cochet
(Greens/European Free Alliance), Carl Schlyter (Greens/European Free Alliance), Kartika
Liotard (GUE/NGL), David Martin (S&D)
and supported by
Compassion In World Farming, Four Paws, Humane Society International, L214, World
Society for the Protection of Animals
17 October 2012, 9 – 11 h
European Parliament, A5G375
9.00 Opening
- Nadja Hirsch (ALDE), MEP
9.15 Statements by the Animal Welfare Intergroup
- Dan Jørgensen (S&D), President, Animal Welfare Intergroup
9.30 View from the NGOs
- Dr Joanna Swabe, Humane Society International, EU Director
Introduction to foie gras production
Video Discover Foie Gras (L214, 2012) - Olga Kikou, Compassion in World Farming, European Affairs Manager
The illegality of force-feeding and the scientific report « Welfare Aspects of theProduction of Foie Gras in Ducks and Geese »1 - Johanne Mielcarek, L214, Campaigner
Situation in France and INRA (Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique) research
Complaint against France
Video Illegal cages for foie gras production in France (L214, 2012) - Marcus Müller, Four Paws, Expert for geese and ducks
Complaint against Hungary
Video Illegal cages for foie gras production in Hungary (Four Paws, 2012)
10.10 Session for questions and answers
- all participants
In the presence of Dr Yvan Beck – vet, scientific expert and President of « Planète Vie »
10.40 Snack with Faux Gras de GAIA (Global Action in the Interest of Animals)
11.00 Closing
- Nadja Hirsch (ALDE) and Andreas Erler (Animal Welfare Intergroup)
Moderator: Dr. Joanna Swabe, Humane Society International, EU Director
1. European Scientific Committee on Animal Health and Animal Welfare, 16 December 1998.
