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MEPs gave the final green light on Tuesday to the first EU standards for the breeding, housing, traceability, import and handling of cats and dogs. The European Parliament adopted a draft law that aims to stop abusive practices, reduce acts of cruelty and protect the health of cats and dogs, according to a statement from the EU legislature. The draft …
This is a historic turning point for our four-legged companions. On Tuesday 28 April 2026, MEPs finally adopted new legislation to protect dogs and cats within the European Union.
European Parliament Approves EU-Wide Pet Microchipping
The European Parliament has adopted a new regulation introducing European Union-wide rules on the breeding, sale, and ownership of dogs and cats, aiming to combat illegal trade and improve animal welfare across member states. The legislation, agreed with the Council of the European Union in November 2025, establishes for the first time common standards across the bloc. It requires that all dogs and cats be microchipped and registered in national…
The European Parliament in Strasbourg has adopted new rules for the protection of dogs and cats.
The European Parliament has given the green light to the first common EU rules that seek to better protect those who provide more and more Europeans: dogs and cats. In a strong vote reflecting a broad consensus on the matter in a Eurocamera so polarised on almost all other issues, MEPs have adopted a battery of measures that seek to end abuses and curb cruel commercial practices, in addition to ensuring the health of the favourite pets of Europe…
The EU Parliament has made history – for millions of dogs and cats in Europe. A new regulation sets binding rules for keeping, breeding and trading for the first time.
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