84% of the EU's citizens say animal welfare standards are insufficient

Omissions

• The survey specifically refers to 'farmed animals' rather than all animals. The exact wording is that welfare 'should be better protected' rather than standards being 'insufficient.' The survey was published in October 2023, and newer data may exist closer to the session date of April 2026.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission Eurobarometer - Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare84% of Europeans believe that the welfare of farmed animals should be better protected in their country than it is now
• PrimaryEU Open Data Portal - Special Eurobarometer SP53384% of Europeans believe that the welfare of farmed animals should be better protected in their country than it is now
• SecondaryEuropean Commission Representation in Cyprus - Eurobarometer shows how important Animal Welfare is for EuropeansA large majority of Europeans (84%) believe that the welfare of farmed animals should be better protected in their country than it is now