EU Farmed Animal Welfare Policy: Strategic Assessment (2025)

At Rethink Priorities, we've just published a report with a comprehensive analysis of the current EU political landscape and its implications for farmed animal welfare policy advancement. 

Who should read it: 

• Philanthropic funders who wish to support greater protections for farmed animals in European Union (EU) legislation
• Animal advocacy organizations operating in countries in the EU or at the EU level directly

Key findings overview:

The full report provides a detailed analysis of:

• The shifting EU political environment and its implications for animal welfare policy
• Strategic approaches with potential for success in the current term
• Resource allocation recommendations based on political feasibility
• Critical timeline considerations for advocacy planning
• Forecast-based predictions for specific policy outcomes

Access the full report

Due to the sensitive nature of the strategic analysis, this report is available exclusively to:

• Established advocacy organizations with EU policy programs
• Grantmakers supporting farmed animal welfare initiatives in Europe
• Strategic partners with demonstrated commitment to advancing EU animal welfare reforms

To request access to this limited-circulation report, please fill in this Google form.

If you have any questions about this research, feel free to contact the author, Neil Dullaghan (Rethink Priorities Senior Research Manager),  directly at: [email protected]