Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2024 | Ruth Reichstein Cabinet member | Animal welfare next mandate | — |
| 05 Sept 2024 | Ruth Reichstein Cabinet member | Animal welfare next mandate | SRC |
| 23 May 2024 | Joanna Stawowy Cabinet member | The review of the marketing standards for poultry meat and in particular the arbitrary requirement of minimum liver weights for foie gras production, contained in Article 1, point 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 543/2008. | — |
| 23 May 2024 | Joanna Stawowy Cabinet member | The review of the marketing standards for poultry meat and in particular the arbitrary requirement of minimum liver weights for foie gras production, contained in Article 1, point 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 543/2008. | SRC |
Mission & Goals
Since it's creation in 1992, Global Action in the interest of Animals (GAIA vzw/asbl) is the main actor in Belgium for defence of animal rights and animal welfare (NGO).
EU Legislative Interests
All EU legislation and policies on animal welfare, animal rights and animal health in Belgium and Europe.
Communication Activities
All communication related to animal welfare, animal health and animal rights.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
GAIA is co-founder of EfA, Eurogroup for Animals, an organisation that groups 62 partner organisations that defend animal rights, animal health and animal welfare in Europe.
Organisation Members
EfA: Eurogroup for Animals
Additional Information
GAIA'S main source of funding is through private donations and legacies.