186 Amendments of Maria NOICHL related to 2020/2269(INI)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22
Citation 22
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Article 13 of the TFEU states that ‘in formulating and implementing the Union’s agriculture, fisheries, transport, internal market, research and technological development and space policies, the Union and the Member States shall, since animals are sentient beings, pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals, while respecting the legislative or administrative provisions and customs of the Member States relating in particular to religious rites, cultural traditions and regional heritage’;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas Article 10 of Regulation 1/2005 provides that transport undertakings which have a record of serious infringements of Community legislation and/or national legislation on the protection of animals in the three years preceding the date of the application should not be authorised to transport live animals;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas Member States are not enforcing Regulation 1/2005 stringently and strictly enough within the EU and not enforcing it at all outside the EU;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas it is particularly problematic to transport unweaned animals;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
Recital H c (new)
Hc. whereas there are often shortcomings in providing the animals with sufficient food and water and in observing the 24-hour rest period when there is a stop at a verified control post;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H d (new)
Recital H d (new)
Hd. whereas it frequently occurs that insufficient water is provided during transportation;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H e (new)
Recital H e (new)
He. whereas journey logs are often incomplete and provide an estimated journey time which is unrealistically short;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H f (new)
Recital H f (new)
Hf. whereas transport vehicles are often overcrowded;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H g (new)
Recital H g (new)
Hg. whereas the internal height of transport vehicles often fails to meet minimum standards;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H h (new)
Recital H h (new)
Hh. whereas high temperatures and inadequate ventilation inside the vehicle are a major problem;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H i (new)
Recital H i (new)
Hi. whereas there is also a phenomenon of ‘assembly centre hopping’, with animals being shifted from one assembly centre to the next in order to disguise the duration of transportation;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H j (new)
Recital H j (new)
Hj. whereas transport vehicles often have insufficient litter;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H k (new)
Recital H k (new)
Hk. whereas the partitions in transport vehicles are often inadequate;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas a number of reasons exist for the movement of live animals, including marketingcurrently live animals are transported for profit, fattening, slaughter, rearing and breeding;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the transport of semen, embryos, meat and other animal products is technically easier and ethically more rational than the transport of live animals for the purpose of being slaughtered and breeding;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas animals should be fattened and slaughtered as close as possible to the places where they are bred;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas every year millions of animals are transported over long distances within and between Member States and to third countries that can be substituted conveniently by the transport of meat, animal products and genetic material;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas number of countries or regions in the EU and globally have banned transport of live animals on long distances to third countries and overseas and others are considering the measure due to proving impossibility for the transport to be held in line with the provisions of the Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 as well as due to impossibility to assess the real conditions during long distance journeys to third countries;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas, according to the 2008 World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) definition, animal welfare means that an animal is healthy, has enough space, is well nourished, feels safe, is free to express normal patterns of behaviour and does not suffer from feelings such as fear, pain and distress; whereas this is not the case in the vast majority of live animal transports, in particular over long distances;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas there are extensive studies proving that animal welfare has an impact on meat quality;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)
Recital J c (new)
Jc. whereas the large number of infringements identified by Directorate- General SANTE in 2017 in several Member States would require the initiation of the relevant Treaty infringement proceedings;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the value of the intra-EU trade in live animals was EUR 8.6 billion in 2018, with bovine animals, pigs and poultry having the highest values; whereas the export of live animals represents around EUR 1.6 billion and provides around 60 000 direct jobs and 300 000 indirect jobs, especially in rural areas14 ; _________________ 14 At a Glance – ‘EU trade and transport of live animals’, European Parliament, Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research, Members’ Research Service, 7 February 2020.;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas live animal transport within the EU and from the EU to third countries causes great animal suffering and the live export trade is known to involve risks of exceedingly rough handling and extremely cruel methods of slaughter;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas fitness for transportation is a major factor in ensuring animal welfare during transport, as welfare risks during transport are greater for animals which are injured, pregnant, sick or unweaned;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas it is possible to transport meat and genetic material instead of live animals as countries are already trading meat/carcasses and embryos;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas fitness for transport is defined differently in the various Member States;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K c (new)
Recital K c (new)
Kc. whereas there is often confusion among those responsible about what needs to be done if animals are declared unfit for transport;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K d (new)
Recital K d (new)
Kd. whereas those responsible for the transports are often uncertain how far the pregnancy has progressed;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K e (new)
Recital K e (new)
Ke. whereas EU citizens are increasingly concerned about compliance with animal welfare standards, especially in live animal transports;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that transport is stressful for animals and can have a potentialhas a negative impact on their health and welfare;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that transport is stressful for animals and can have a potentialhas an impact on their health and welfare;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that it is particularly difficult to enforce Regulation 1/2005 where a transport passes through a number of Member States and various Member States have approved the journey log and have issued the transporter with the authorisation and the registration certificate for the vehicle and the certificate of competence for the driver; where Member States identify violations of the provisions of Regulation 1/2005, they must notify such violations in accordance with Article 26 to all other Member States;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises, that the transport regulation was adopted more than 15 years ago and that it does not set the conditions in line with the most recent scientific research and knowledge on the physiology and needs of the animals;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Is concerned that the current provisions of the Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are not aligned with the Farm to Fork Strategy to promote a local and short supply chains and stresses that the systematic regulatory changes of live animal transports are needed to shift the trade from live transports to transports of meat, carcasses and genetic material;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Stresses that due to the impossibility to enforce and to implement in practical reality the Court of Justice’s C-424/13 ruling, some Member States or regions have already moved to restrict and ban transports of live animals on long distances to certain countries or regions;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the Commission, in its 2011 report on the impact of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, identified the enforcement of the regulation as a major challenge, partly because of differences in the interpretation of the requirements and partly because of the lack of controls by the Member States, while the 2020 reports on welfare of animals exported by road and sea emphasized that the limitations, such as inability of Member States to ascertain the conditions of transport outside the EU or during the sea travel and routinely unreported approvals of incomplete and incorrect travel documentation, prevent national authorities and the Commission to get an overview of the general situation during these transports and to target their controls more effectively and based on risk;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the Commission, in its 2011 report on the impact of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, reported about a gap between the requirements of the legislation and available scientific evidence; additionally, the Commission identified the enforcement of the regulation as a major challenge, partly because of differences in the interpretation of the requirements and partly because of the lack of controls by the Member States, recalls that the report underlines the fact that implausible transport plans are approved;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Concludes that many of the problems in animal transport originate from unclearlegislative provisions unfit to ensure the welfare of the animals transported, lack of political will by Member States to address breaches of the law, misleading requirements and the lack of clear definitions in the current regulation, leaving room forwhich leave room for interpretation. All of this, often is at the source of systematic violations, uneven application of the rules and for, increased risks for animals, and for unfair competition among operators in the sector, leaving companies and Member States which abide by the rules facing unfair competition from those which do not;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Concludes that many of the problems in animal transport originate from unclear requirements and the lack of clear definitions in the current regulation, leaving room for uneven application of the rules and for increased risks for animals, and for unfair competition among operators in the sector, leaving companies which abide by the rules facing unfair competition from those which do not, which in turn can lead to a ‘race to the bottom’ regarding animal welfare standards during transport;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Advocates, therefore, that undertakings, whether they are responsible for breeding, fattening, transportation or imports or exports, must be expected to do more and assume greater responsibilities;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls attention to the numerous reports and information from citizens, NGOs and audit reports on animal welfare problems during transport and non- compliance with the regulation, in particular concerning long journeys and transport to third countries, compromising the European Union’s obligation to ensure the protection of animal welfare during transport from loading until final destination;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes good note ofRecalls the information provided by NGOs regarding the complaints lodged with the Commission on the alleged failure to comply with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005; takes note ofis worried about their conclusions of systematic breaches of the regulation;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Takes note of the information provided by DG SANTE in its official Audit Report regarding the failure of the Member States audited in implementing Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 as well as the high risk of animal suffering during the transport of EU animals to third countries;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Takes note of the information provided by DG SANTE in its official Audit Report regarding the failure of the Member States audited in implementing Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 as well as the high risk of animal suffering during the transport of EU animals to third countries;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Acknowledges the letters sent by the Commission, in the framework of the Farm to Fork strategy, asking Member States to ensure immediate and full compliance with EU requirements, including on animal welfare during transport, and expressing its determination to take legal action in the event of systematic non-compliance; notes that no infringements proceedings have been opened by the Commission against any Member State which has to change immediately;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Acknowledges the letters sent by the Commission, in the framework of the Farm to Fork strategy, asking Member States to ensure immediate and full compliance with EU requirements, including on animal welfare during transport, and expressing its determination to take legal action in the event of systematic non-compliance; notes that unfortunately no infringements proceedings have been opened by the Commission against any Member State;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the most frequently documented violations during road transports are linked to the lack of headroom and space, animals being unfit for transport, overcrowding, transport during extreme temperatures and journey durationanimals’ dehydration due to inappropriate watering devices or lack or water supply, transport during extreme temperatures, journey duration, disregard for the CJEU ruling C-424/13, non-realistic journey logs and non-feasible contingency plan; additionally notes that the communication on findings from official controls between competent authorities from different Member States remains poor; stresses that these violations are greatly facilitated by weak enforcement measures by authorities and by too little controls (quantitative and qualitative); stresses that sanctions are too weak and not dissuasive;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the most frequently documented violations during road transports are linked to the lack of headroom and space, animals being unfit for transport, overcrowding, transport during extreme temperatures and journey durationanimals’ dehydration due to inappropriate watering devices or lack or water supply transport during extreme temperatures and journey duration, disregard for the CJEU ruling C-424/13, non-realistic journey logs and non-feasible contingency plan; additionally notes that the communication on findings from official controls between competent authorities from different Member States remains poor; stresses that these violations are greatly facilitated by weak enforcement measures by authorities and by too little controls (quantitative and qualitative); stresses that sanctions are too weak, not dissuasive and not harmonised;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that the most frequently documented violations on transport by sea are lack of knowledge by the competent authorities when inspecting livestock, lack of trained personnel handling the animals on the vessel, lack of legislated temperature and humidity requirements during the sea transport and lack of contingency plans for transporters as well as for competent authorities;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that the most frequently documented violations on transport by sea are lack of knowledge by the competent authorities when inspecting livestock, lack of trained personnel handling the animals on the vessel, lack of legislated temperature and humidity requirements during the sea transport and lack of contingency plans for transporters as well as for competent authorities;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Notes that there is no systematic and evidenced-based communication system between competent authorities from third countries and member states on fulfilment of legislated animal welfare requirements would have been needed;
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises that faultnegligent practices have been reported in the loading of animals without observing the requirements for their separation in accordance with age, size and whether they have horns and whether they are pregnant (heifers); recognises that unsuitable loading facilities and improper handling of animals during loading on vessels, leading to animals falling into the water must be stopped immediately and controls as well as sanctions must be established in case of infringements;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note of several reports of incorrect handling during animal loading and unloading, causing unnecessary stress and suffering; stresses that proper animal handling results in shorter loading and unloading times, reduced weight loss, fewer injuries and wounds and, ultimately, better meat quality; totally refuses to countenance the loading of livestock using cruel methods, such as sticks and electric prods, and all cases in which existing loading and unloading arrangements fail to ensure animal welfare;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note of several reports of incorrect handling during animal loading and unloading, causing unnecessary stress and suffering; stresses that proper animal handling results in better welfare for the animals, shorter loading and unloading times, reduced weight loss, fewer injuries and wounds, reduced instances of disease, and, ultimately, better meat quality;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that according to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, the farmer, the driver and transport companies share equal responsibility for assessing whether animals are fit for transport; notes that the most common breaches in this respect concern the transport of pregnant animals, animals more than 90 % of the way through gestation, which sometimes give birth on board, downers (with physiological weakness and/or wounds or a pathological condition), and animals with wounds or prolapsmixing of weaned and unweaned animals in the same consignment, not respecting the specific needs of unweaned animals, and animals with wounds or prolapses; insists that revision of the Regulation includes provision that those responsible for assessing whether animals are fit for transport are liable, should those animals proved to be unfit for transport; stresses that unweaned, pregnant as well as end of career animals are particularly vulnerable animal categories;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that according to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, the farmer, the driver and transport companies share equal responsibility for assessing whether animals are fit for transport; notes that the most common breaches in this respect concern the transport of pregnant animals, animals more than 90 % of the way through gestation, which sometimes give birth on board, downers (with physiological weakness and/or wounds or a pathological condition), and animals with wounds or prolapseimals with wounds or prolapses, end of career animals and unweaned animals, while stresses that pregnant, unweaned as well as end of career animals are particularly vulnerable animal categories with special needs and that provisions in the transport regulation do not reflect species, age and status specific needs according to the latest scientific knowledge and recommendations also in the context of maximum duration of transport of these animals;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that according to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, the farmer, the driver and transport companies share equal responsibility for assessing whether animals are fit for transport; notes that the shared responsibility risks giving each part involved responsibility of breaches on animal welfare that they have no control over or possibility to detect; notes that the most common breaches in this respect concern the transport of pregnant animals, animals more than 90 % of the way through gestation, which sometimes give birth on board, downers (with physiological weakness and/or wounds or a pathological condition), and animals with wounds or prolapses;
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recognises the inhomogeneous and improper training of police and veterinary authorities to ensure proper controls at any stage of the journey; takes note that proper control is often subject to individual efforts and interest, while systemic controls are lacking;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes with concern that the journey logs are often submitted and approved with unrealistic information, missing information or providing no information on the journey at all;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is very concerned about the number of reports of inappropriate vehicles being used to transport live animals, whether by land or by sea, and recognises the major differences between the Member States in interpreting and enforcing the regulation, as far as the approval of the means of transport is concerned , with emphasis on road vehicles being routinely authorized to transport unweaned animals even though they are not fulfilling the legislative requirements of the watering system (open water source drinkers), and on the authorisation of unsuitable vessels;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Takes note of the Commission’s findings that, with some exceptions, the systems in place for livestock vessel approval are insufficient to minimise the risks, mainly because the majority of the competent authorities inspecting livestock vessels do not have adequate procedures, or access to specific technical expertise (e.g. a veterinarian, a marine surveyor), to verify vessels’ systems for water pumps, ventilation and drainage, all of which are critical for animal welfare during a journey on a livestock vessel;
Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. WelcomAcknowledges the Commission’s intention to develop, together with the European Maritime Safety Agency, a European Union database of inspections of sea vessels, aimed at establishing a common register of checks to allow all Member States to see all the previous checks performed on a vessel and their results;
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Points to the fact that vessels in particular are often very old, they are poorly overhauled and maintained, they were not normally designed or built for transporting livestock and have not been appropriately converted;
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Acknowledges the existence, in general, ofof, maybe theoretically, well-developed national guidelines for the approval of livestock vehicles for road transport, but regrets that they are not always followed during the approval procedures;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Acknowledges that some road transport vehicles are not structurally appropriate and do not guarantee possibility to drink, safety and comfort to the transported animals; notes that appropriate new and innovative solutions for watering and feeding systems, as well as solutions to better accommodate live animals during long journeys, are still lackingdo not exist; insists that inappropriate means of transport should never be used;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Acknowledges that some road transport vehicles are not structurally appropriate and do not guarantee safety and comfort to the transported animals; notes that new and innovative solutions for watering and feeding systems, as well as solutions to better accommodate live animals during longall journeys, are still lacking;
Amendment 325 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that in a high number of vehicles, drinking facilities are not adapted to the specific drinking behaviour or size of the transported animals: are out of reach for the animals or are not available in sufficient number or with adequate distribution; regrets the fact that the current Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 does not give preciseprovide species- and category-specific indications about the type or required number of watering devices inside the transport vehicle; regrets that those involved in the live transport trade have apparently paid no heed to repeated incidents of animal suffering and even mortality due to lack of the basic necessity of water;
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that the vehicles used for transporting animals inside and outside the Union are often not equipped with air cooling systems; highlights that though air ventilation systems move the air through the animal compartment, the temperature inside the vehicle will nevertheless mainly reflect the external temperature, in particular when the vehicle is stationarysult in a higher temperature than the external temperature, due to additional up- heating of the vehicle by the animals body heat, in particular when the vehicle is stationary; notes that these vehicles are therefore inadequate and should not be used;
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that the vehicles used for transporting animals inside and outside the Union are often not equipped with air cooling systems; highlights that though air ventilation systems move the air through the animal compartment, the temperature inside the vehicle will nevertheless mainly reflectexceed the external temperature, in particular when the vehicle is stationary due to additional body-heating of the animals and overheating in the sun and that this is not sufficiently reflected in the regulation;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that the vehicles used for transporting animals inside and outside the Union are often not equipped with air cooling systems; highlights that though air ventilation systems move the air through the animal compartment,are not sufficient as the temperature inside the vehicle will nevertheless mainly reflect the external temperature, in particular when the vehicle is stationary;
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Draws attention toRegrets the fact that, under the current framework, the certificate of competence for the drivers and attendants of the means of transport can be valid for life, without any mandatory requirement set at European level for refresher courses and skills updates;
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Draws attention toRegrets the fact that, under the current framework, the certificate of competence for the drivers and attendants of the means of transport can be valid for life, without any mandatory requirement set at European level for refresher courses and skills updates;
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recognises that training and education are essential to safeguarding the welfare of animals during transport, to guaranteeing that transport operators are well-prepared for activating contingency planning and ensuring that species-specific requirements are properly met; recognises that the workers responsible for the handling of animals in the ports, in particular, do not always receive appropriate training; recalls the fact that the rest period of the driver and of the animals often do not fit together;
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recognises that training and education are essential to safeguarding the welfare of animals during transport, to guaranteeing that transport operators are well-prepared for activating contingency planning and ensuring that species-specific requirements are properly met; recognises that the workers responsible for the handling of animals in the ports, in particular, do not always receive appropriate training; recalls the fact that the rest period of the driver and of the animals often do not fit together;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Requests the competent authorities, and in particular veterinarians, not to issue a transport authorisation when it is already apparent that the transport scheduling and/or the temperature forecast are not such that it can be assumed that the transport will be able to take place in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 1/2005;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Requests the competent authorities, and in particular veterinarians, not to issue a transport authorisation when it is already apparent that the transport scheduling and/or the temperature forecast are not such that it can be assumed that the transport will be able to take place in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 1/2005;
Amendment 346 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Recalls also, in this context, the directive to strengthen the protection of whistle-blowers, in particular in the context of veterinary checks;
Amendment 346 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Recalls also, in this context, the directive to strengthen the protection of whistle-blowers, in particular in the context of veterinary checks;
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Recalls that the Official Controls Regulation (EU) No 2017/625 will replace, as of 15 December 2022, several provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, namely on checks on long journeys, training of the competent authorities’ staff, checks at exit points, emergency measures in the case of non-compliance, mutual assistance and exchange of information, infringements and on-the-spot checks by the Commission; emphasises the need for frequent and thorough inspections;
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Recalls that the Official Controls Regulation (EU) No 2017/625 will replace, as of 15 December 2022, several provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, namely on checks on long journeys, training of the competent authorities’ staff, checks at exit points, emergency measures in the case of non-compliance, mutual assistance and exchange of information, infringements and on-the-spot checks by the Commission; emphasises the need for frequent and thorough inspections;
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls on the Commission to make sure that the content of Art. 14 of the current legislation 1/2005 remains compulsory also after 15th of December 2022 as these are crucial tools for enforcement of legislation;
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls on the Commission to make sure that the content of Art. 14 of the current legislation 1/2005 remains compulsory also after 15th of December 2022 as these are crucial tools for enforcement of legislation;
Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Notes that further improvements to data collection systems and to TRACES can and should be made in the current legislative framework, to help harmonise procedures between Member States’ competent authorities;
Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Notes that further improvements to data collection systems and to TRACES can and should be made in the current legislative framework, to help harmonise procedures between Member States’ competent authorities;
Amendment 368 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Highlights the complexity, ineffectiveness and poor digitalization of the reporting systems, involving several entities at local and national level in each Member State; is aware that this results in communication difficulties between central, regional and local authorities, and among Member States;
Amendment 368 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Highlights the complexity, ineffectiveness and poor digitalization of the reporting systems, involving several entities at local and national level in each Member State; is aware that this results in communication difficulties between central, regional and local authorities, and among Member States;
Amendment 369 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Points out that Member States are solely responsible for creating sanction systems, which ultimately leaves each of them to define their own administrative and sanctioning procedures, as well as the level of penalties for infringements in the event of animal welfare violations during transport, thereby resulting in very different systems all across the EU; therefore notes that the EU Commission must revise Regulation 1/2005 in this respect and introduce a single, binding and EU-wide system of penalties;
Amendment 369 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Points out that Member States are solely responsible for creating sanction systems, which ultimately leaves each of them to define their own administrative and sanctioning procedures, as well as the level of penalties for infringements in the event of animal welfare violations during transport, thereby resulting in very different systems all across the EU; therefore notes that the EU Commission must revise Regulation 1/2005 in this respect and introduce a single, binding and EU-wide system of penalties;
Amendment 375 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Recalls that Member State authorities frequently delegate the responsibility for carrying out the risk analyses for transport inspections to local authorities; warns, in this context, that Member States should put in place control systems that verify the existence, quality and implementation of local risk analyses;
Amendment 375 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Recalls that Member State authorities frequently delegate the responsibility for carrying out the risk analyses for transport inspections to local authorities; warns, in this context, that Member States should put in place control systems that verify the existence, quality and implementation of local risk analyses;
Amendment 376 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Is aware that there are insufficient checks in sommost of the Member States, in particular road checks and retrospective checks, which often results in bypassing the area of some Member States and unnecessary prolongations of the journey; points out the lack of and in homogenous training of police to ensure proper controls at any stage of the journey;
Amendment 376 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Is aware that there are insufficient checks in sommost of the Member States, in particular road checks and retrospective checks, which often results in bypassing the area of some Member States and unnecessary prolongations of the journey; points out the lack of and in homogenous training of police to ensure proper controls at any stage of the journey;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Is aware that there are insufficient checks in somthe majority of the Member States, in particular road checks and retrospective checks;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Is aware that there are insufficient checks in somthe majority of the Member States, in particular road checks and retrospective checks;
Amendment 394 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls on the Commission, when adopting delegated acts under Regulation 2017/625, to ensure that the enforcement provisions provided for in this Regulation and its delegated acts are at least as stringent as those which are to be repealed;
Amendment 394 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls on the Commission, when adopting delegated acts under Regulation 2017/625, to ensure that the enforcement provisions provided for in this Regulation and its delegated acts are at least as stringent as those which are to be repealed;
Amendment 406 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Recalls that, according to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, all necessary arrangements shall be made in advance to minimise the length of the journey and meet the animals’ needs during the journey; according to Annex I, chapter V, point 1.2, it should not exceed 8 hours;
Amendment 406 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Recalls that, according to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, all necessary arrangements shall be made in advance to minimise the length of the journey and meet the animals’ needs during the journey; according to Annex I, chapter V, point 1.2, it should not exceed 8 hours;
Amendment 410 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Regrets that, against the experts’ opinions (i.e. from OIE, EFSA, and FVE) stating that animals should be transported for as short as possible and, when feasible, their transport avoided, Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 allows for long and very long journeys;
Amendment 410 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Regrets that, against the experts’ opinions (i.e. from OIE, EFSA, and FVE) stating that animals should be transported for as short as possible and, when feasible, their transport avoided, Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 allows for long and very long journeys;
Amendment 411 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Regrets that, against the experts’ opinions (i.e., OIE, EFSA, and FVE) stating that animals should be transported as short as possible and, when feasible, their transport avoided, Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 allows for long- and very-long journeys;
Amendment 411 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Regrets that, against the experts’ opinions (i.e., OIE, EFSA, and FVE) stating that animals should be transported as short as possible and, when feasible, their transport avoided, Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 allows for long- and very-long journeys;
Amendment 422 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Regrets the fact that, in spite of the mandatory use of control post facilities for unloading, watering, feeding and resting of animals during long journeys, the drivers of the vehicles do not always stop in keeping with the requirements ofas required by the regulation, as has been reported on various occasions;
Amendment 422 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Regrets the fact that, in spite of the mandatory use of control post facilities for unloading, watering, feeding and resting of animals during long journeys, the drivers of the vehicles do not always stop in keeping with the requirements ofas required by the regulation, as has been reported on various occasions;
Amendment 433 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Takes note of the indications that many competent authorities often approve and stamp journey logs with unrealistically short estimated journey times as well as with other missing information or with no information provided at all;
Amendment 433 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Takes note of the indications that many competent authorities often approve and stamp journey logs with unrealistically short estimated journey times as well as with other missing information or with no information provided at all;
Amendment 434 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Takes note of the indications that many competent authorities often approve and stamp journey logs with unrealistically short estimated journey times, in clear contravention of the provisions of Regulation 1/2005;
Amendment 434 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Takes note of the indications that many competent authorities often approve and stamp journey logs with unrealistically short estimated journey times, in clear contravention of the provisions of Regulation 1/2005;
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Regrets that the GPS tracking data are not mandatorily and automatically shared for the purpose of retrospective and real time monitoring and assessing information on the journey and journey times;
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Regrets that the GPS tracking data are not mandatorily and automatically shared for the purpose of retrospective and real time monitoring and assessing information on the journey and journey times;
Amendment 444 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Points out that exposure to temperatures outside the optimal range, and, in particular, to high temperatures, is one of the main causes of animal welfare problems and suffering during transport in this regard points out that the maximum and minimum temperatures allowed by the Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are often exceeded reaching the temperatures even 10°C above or below the interval provided by the regulation;
Amendment 444 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Points out that exposure to temperatures outside the optimal range, and, in particular, to high temperatures, is one of the main causes of animal welfare problems and suffering during transport in this regard points out that the maximum and minimum temperatures allowed by the Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are often exceeded reaching the temperatures even 10°C above or below the interval provided by the regulation;
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. NoteRegrets that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 only contains a general provision on temperature, lacking indications about the temperature-humidity index and about species- and category- as well as age-specific optimal temperature ranges, that take into account factors such as shearing, body condition, etc.;
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. NoteRegrets that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 only contains a general provision on temperature, lacking indications about the temperature-humidity index and about species- and category- as well as age-specific optimal temperature ranges, that take into account factors such as shearing, body condition, etc.;
Amendment 459 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Recalls that the means of transport by road for long journeys must be fitted with a temperature monitoring and recording system, as well as with a means of recording such data; regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems in livestock vessels, regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems for short distance journeys;
Amendment 459 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Recalls that the means of transport by road for long journeys must be fitted with a temperature monitoring and recording system, as well as with a means of recording such data; regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems in livestock vessels, regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems for short distance journeys;
Amendment 461 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Recalls that the means of transport by road for long journeys must be fitted with a temperature monitoring and recording system, as well as with a means of recording such data; regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems in livestock vessels, a situation which has to change;
Amendment 461 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Recalls that the means of transport by road for long journeys must be fitted with a temperature monitoring and recording system, as well as with a means of recording such data; regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems in livestock vessels, a situation which has to change;
Amendment 462 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Recalls that the means of transport by road for long journeys must be fitted with a temperature monitoring and recording system, as well as with a means of recording such data; regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems in livestock vessels and for short distance journeys;
Amendment 462 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Recalls that the means of transport by road for long journeys must be fitted with a temperature monitoring and recording system, as well as with a means of recording such data; regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems in livestock vessels and for short distance journeys;
Amendment 466 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Regrets the fact that in spite of provisions in the current regulation prohibiting the transport of animals considered not fit for transport, and despite the fact the Commission itself has stated that this is still a common occurrence in the EU15 ; infringement action against the Member States concerned have not been initiated; _________________ 15 Commission overview report on systems to prevent the transport of unfit animals in the EU.
Amendment 466 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Regrets the fact that in spite of provisions in the current regulation prohibiting the transport of animals considered not fit for transport, and despite the fact the Commission itself has stated that this is still a common occurrence in the EU15 ; infringement action against the Member States concerned have not been initiated; _________________ 15 Commission overview report on systems to prevent the transport of unfit animals in the EU.
Amendment 471 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Recalls that Member States must find solutions in keeping with animal welfare for animals at the end of their lives and production cycles;
Amendment 471 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Recalls that Member States must find solutions in keeping with animal welfare for animals at the end of their lives and production cycles;
Amendment 479 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves is too low; highlights that, according to various experts and the former sub-group of the EU Animal Platform on Animal Welfare, more scientific evidence is needed to support good practices in the long-distance transport of unweaned animals and that the current provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are not adapted to the needs of these animals; insist that unweaned animals should not be transported because it is not possible to give them the required care and feeding during transport, and because of the risk of exposure to infectious disease while their immune systems are immature;
Amendment 479 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves is too low; highlights that, according to various experts and the former sub-group of the EU Animal Platform on Animal Welfare, more scientific evidence is needed to support good practices in the long-distance transport of unweaned animals and that the current provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are not adapted to the needs of these animals; insist that unweaned animals should not be transported because it is not possible to give them the required care and feeding during transport, and because of the risk of exposure to infectious disease while their immune systems are immature;
Amendment 482 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calveyoung animals is too low; highlights that, according to various experts and, the former sub-group of the EU Animal Platform on Animal Welfare, more scientific evidence is needed to support good practices in the long-distance transport of unweaned animals and that the current provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are not adapted to the needs of these animalstransport of unweaned animals should not be allowed due to the susceptibility of their immature immune systems and that the current provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are not adapted to the needs of these animals; recalls the EFSA conclusions from 2004 that the transport of very young terrestrial farmed animals should be avoided;
Amendment 482 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calveyoung animals is too low; highlights that, according to various experts and, the former sub-group of the EU Animal Platform on Animal Welfare, more scientific evidence is needed to support good practices in the long-distance transport of unweaned animals and that the current provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are not adapted to the needs of these animalstransport of unweaned animals should not be allowed due to the susceptibility of their immature immune systems and that the current provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are not adapted to the needs of these animals; recalls the EFSA conclusions from 2004 that the transport of very young terrestrial farmed animals should be avoided;
Amendment 489 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves is too low; highlights that, according to various experts and the former sub-group of the EU Animal Platform on Animal Welfare, more scientific evidence is needed to support good practices in the long-distance transport of unweaned animals and that the current provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are not adapted to the needs of these animals;
Amendment 489 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves is too low; highlights that, according to various experts and the former sub-group of the EU Animal Platform on Animal Welfare, more scientific evidence is needed to support good practices in the long-distance transport of unweaned animals and that the current provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are not adapted to the needs of these animals;
Amendment 490 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48a. Stresses the vulnerability of the gestating animals and highlights that according to veterinarians, the maximum stage of gestation allowed for transport should be reconsidered as it becomes difficult to define the stage of pregnancy with development of the foetus as well as the risks accompanied surge;
Amendment 490 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48a. Stresses the vulnerability of the gestating animals and highlights that according to veterinarians, the maximum stage of gestation allowed for transport should be reconsidered as it becomes difficult to define the stage of pregnancy with development of the foetus as well as the risks accompanied surge;
Amendment 493 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 b (new)
Paragraph 48 b (new)
48b. Stresses the vulnerability of end of career animals and highlights that according to experts, the transportation time of these animals should be significantly limited to maximum 4 hours because of the difficulty to assess the fitness as well as their ability to cope with transport;
Amendment 493 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 b (new)
Paragraph 48 b (new)
48b. Stresses the vulnerability of end of career animals and highlights that according to experts, the transportation time of these animals should be significantly limited to maximum 4 hours because of the difficulty to assess the fitness as well as their ability to cope with transport;
Amendment 499 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Recallgrets that, although according to the regulation, watering devices shall function properly and be appropriately designed and positioned for the different categories of animals (size and species) to be watered on board the vehicle, water is often reported as not available to animals because the devices are inappropriate for the species transported, the devices are filthy and covered in manure, or the water supply is not switched on;
Amendment 499 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Recallgrets that, although according to the regulation, watering devices shall function properly and be appropriately designed and positioned for the different categories of animals (size and species) to be watered on board the vehicle, water is often reported as not available to animals because the devices are inappropriate for the species transported, the devices are filthy and covered in manure, or the water supply is not switched on;
Amendment 501 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Recalls the Commission’s recommendations from 2009 to the competent authorities to ensure that unweaned animals are offered electrolytes or milk substitutes during the resting period and pointing out that metal nipples should not be considered suitable for unweaned calves; notes that feeding unweaned animals during their journey in lorries is technically impracticanot currently possible, and that other innovative solutions are needed rubber teats system do not meet these animals’ needs; notes that for this reason, one EU animal haulier has announced it will no longer carry unweaned calves and the Scottish Government has ended the long-distance transport of unweaned calves;
Amendment 501 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Recalls the Commission’s recommendations from 2009 to the competent authorities to ensure that unweaned animals are offered electrolytes or milk substitutes during the resting period and pointing out that metal nipples should not be considered suitable for unweaned calves; notes that feeding unweaned animals during their journey in lorries is technically impracticanot currently possible, and that other innovative solutions are needed rubber teats system do not meet these animals’ needs; notes that for this reason, one EU animal haulier has announced it will no longer carry unweaned calves and the Scottish Government has ended the long-distance transport of unweaned calves;
Amendment 502 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Recalls the Commission’s recommendations from 2009 to the competent authorities to ensure that unweaned animals are offered electrolytes or milk substitutes during the resting period and pointing out that metal nipples should not be considered, stresses however the expert recommendations that unweaned animals should not be transported and that electrolytes can’t replace the milk substitutes which is the only suitable feed substitute for unweaned animals and the limitation of the proper and natural intake for unweaned animals leads to rapid deterioration of the immunity systems of these animals, points out in addition that the common drinking devices are not suitable for unweaned calves; notes that feeding unweaned animals during their journey in lorries is currently technically impracticable and that other innovative solutions are neededossible;
Amendment 502 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Recalls the Commission’s recommendations from 2009 to the competent authorities to ensure that unweaned animals are offered electrolytes or milk substitutes during the resting period and pointing out that metal nipples should not be considered, stresses however the expert recommendations that unweaned animals should not be transported and that electrolytes can’t replace the milk substitutes which is the only suitable feed substitute for unweaned animals and the limitation of the proper and natural intake for unweaned animals leads to rapid deterioration of the immunity systems of these animals, points out in addition that the common drinking devices are not suitable for unweaned calves; notes that feeding unweaned animals during their journey in lorries is currently technically impracticable and that other innovative solutions are neededossible;
Amendment 538 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Considers that the mandatory presence of a veterinarian for the legentire duration of the journey at sea to provide support for sick or injured animals on vessels, constitutes good practice;
Amendment 538 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Considers that the mandatory presence of a veterinarian for the legentire duration of the journey at sea to provide support for sick or injured animals on vessels, constitutes good practice;
Amendment 540 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Considers that the mandatory presence of a veterinarian for the leg of the journey at sea to provide support for sick or injured animals on vessels constitutes good practice;
Amendment 540 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Considers that the mandatory presence of a veterinarian for the leg of the journey at sea to provide support for sick or injured animals on vessels constitutes good practice;
Amendment 543 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 a (new)
Paragraph 53 a (new)
53a. Stresses that overloading may lead to suffering of animals and can be one of the causes also leading to accidents, such as capsizing during transports by sea as was the case at Queen Hind; stresses the lack of possibilities to unload, shade, feed and water animals at ports (within and outside the EU) and border crossings;
Amendment 543 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 a (new)
Paragraph 53 a (new)
53a. Stresses that overloading may lead to suffering of animals and can be one of the causes also leading to accidents, such as capsizing during transports by sea as was the case at Queen Hind; stresses the lack of possibilities to unload, shade, feed and water animals at ports (within and outside the EU) and border crossings;
Amendment 547 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 a (new)
Paragraph 53 a (new)
53a. Recalls the fact that those vessels generally have not been built for livestock transport, are very old and often present a risk for the live of humans and animals alike;
Amendment 547 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 a (new)
Paragraph 53 a (new)
53a. Recalls the fact that those vessels generally have not been built for livestock transport, are very old and often present a risk for the live of humans and animals alike;
Amendment 562 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts to promote EU standards internationally, in the framework of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE); considers that the rules on the well-being of animals in third countries provide a lower level of protection than the EU standards and regrets the fact that OIE standards are not sufficiently applied in third countriesRegrets that since the entry into force of Council Regulation 1/2005, the EU competent authorities routinely approved journeys to third countries without the assurance that the Transport Regulation will be applied until final destination, thus in violation of the CJEU ruling e C-424/13;
Amendment 562 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts to promote EU standards internationally, in the framework of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE); considers that the rules on the well-being of animals in third countries provide a lower level of protection than the EU standards and regrets the fact that OIE standards are not sufficiently applied in third countriesRegrets that since the entry into force of Council Regulation 1/2005, the EU competent authorities routinely approved journeys to third countries without the assurance that the Transport Regulation will be applied until final destination, thus in violation of the CJEU ruling e C-424/13;
Amendment 572 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. NotStresses that once livestock consignments crosses the EU border, respect for animal welfare standards may be difficult tocannot be guaranteed, both en route and on arrival, as third countries are not bound by EU legislatione lack of control by the EU authority in third countries; recalls the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union, which states that EU welfare rules are binding until the final place of destination in third countries, and that EU authorities must approve animal transports only when compliance with the EU rules can be guaranteed until final destination;
Amendment 572 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. NotStresses that once livestock consignments crosses the EU border, respect for animal welfare standards may be difficult tocannot be guaranteed, both en route and on arrival, as third countries are not bound by EU legislatione lack of control by the EU authority in third countries; recalls the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union, which states that EU welfare rules are binding until the final place of destination in third countries, and that EU authorities must approve animal transports only when compliance with the EU rules can be guaranteed until final destination;
Amendment 576 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 a (new)
Paragraph 55 a (new)
55a. Regrets that since the entry into force of the Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, the EU competent authorities routinely approved journeys over long distances to third countries without the assurance that the Transport Regulation will be applied until final destination, thus in violation of the CJEU ruling e C-424/13;
Amendment 576 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 a (new)
Paragraph 55 a (new)
55a. Regrets that since the entry into force of the Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, the EU competent authorities routinely approved journeys over long distances to third countries without the assurance that the Transport Regulation will be applied until final destination, thus in violation of the CJEU ruling e C-424/13;
Amendment 584 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56 a (new)
Paragraph 56 a (new)
56a. Points out that transport planning documents often specify only place names and fail to provide precise addresses of control, supply and assembly points, which makes controls significantly more difficult;
Amendment 584 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56 a (new)
Paragraph 56 a (new)
56a. Points out that transport planning documents often specify only place names and fail to provide precise addresses of control, supply and assembly points, which makes controls significantly more difficult;
Amendment 585 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56 b (new)
Paragraph 56 b (new)
56b. Recalls also, in this regard, that only a list of animal housing on the routes in third countries from 2009 exists, frequently without precise address details, which makes the necessary inspections under EU law significantly more difficult;
Amendment 585 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56 b (new)
Paragraph 56 b (new)
56b. Recalls also, in this regard, that only a list of animal housing on the routes in third countries from 2009 exists, frequently without precise address details, which makes the necessary inspections under EU law significantly more difficult;
Amendment 588 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
Paragraph 57
57. Stresses that inadequate and unrealistic journey planning in terms of administrative procedures, and lack of coordination with border posts, as well as an excessive bureaucratic burden, can create a cascade of delays at borders and ports, when a large number of trucks arrive at the port and all livestock needs to be loaded on board a single vessel;
Amendment 588 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
Paragraph 57
57. Stresses that inadequate and unrealistic journey planning in terms of administrative procedures, and lack of coordination with border posts, as well as an excessive bureaucratic burden, can create a cascade of delays at borders and ports, when a large number of trucks arrive at the port and all livestock needs to be loaded on board a single vessel;
Amendment 589 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
Paragraph 57
57. Stresses that inadequate journey planning in terms of administrative procedures, and lack of coordination with border posts, as well as an excessive bureaucratic burden, can create a cascade of delays at borders and ports, when a large number of trucks arrive at the port and all lianimals haves tock needs wait to be loaded on board a single vessel;
Amendment 589 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
Paragraph 57
57. Stresses that inadequate journey planning in terms of administrative procedures, and lack of coordination with border posts, as well as an excessive bureaucratic burden, can create a cascade of delays at borders and ports, when a large number of trucks arrive at the port and all lianimals haves tock needs wait to be loaded on board a single vessel;
Amendment 594 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
Paragraph 58
58. Takes note of the lack of communication and cooperation between Member States’ competent authorities and those of third countries, in particular on mutual assistance and information sharing, often resultinged in increased waiting times and cases of non-compliance;
Amendment 594 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
Paragraph 58
58. Takes note of the lack of communication and cooperation between Member States’ competent authorities and those of third countries, in particular on mutual assistance and information sharing, often resultinged in increased waiting times and cases of non-compliance;
Amendment 597 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Agrees with the Commission that the presence of a qualified veterinarian during loading for long journeys to non-EU countries constitutes good practice16 ; stresses that a veterinarian at border crossings and an independent EU control body at the final destinations to check the status of the animals when arriving at the final destination would be necessary to ensure compliance to EU legislation and enforcement of the relevant CJEU; _________________ 16 Final report of an audit carried out in the Netherlands from 20 February 2017 to 24 February 2017 in order to evaluate animal welfare during transport to non-EU countries, European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, 2017.
Amendment 597 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Agrees with the Commission that the presence of a qualified veterinarian during loading for long journeys to non-EU countries constitutes good practice16 ; stresses that a veterinarian at border crossings and an independent EU control body at the final destinations to check the status of the animals when arriving at the final destination would be necessary to ensure compliance to EU legislation and enforcement of the relevant CJEU; _________________ 16 Final report of an audit carried out in the Netherlands from 20 February 2017 to 24 February 2017 in order to evaluate animal welfare during transport to non-EU countries, European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, 2017.
Amendment 602 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Agrees with the Commission that the presence of a qualified veterinarian during loading for longall journeys to non- EU countries constitutes good practice16 ; _________________ 16 Final report of an audit carried out in the Netherlands from 20 February 2017 to 24 February 2017 in order to evaluate animal welfare during transport to non-EU countries, European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, 2017.
Amendment 602 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Agrees with the Commission that the presence of a qualified veterinarian during loading for longall journeys to non- EU countries constitutes good practice16 ; _________________ 16 Final report of an audit carried out in the Netherlands from 20 February 2017 to 24 February 2017 in order to evaluate animal welfare during transport to non-EU countries, European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, 2017.
Amendment 609 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. PNotes with concern that the control posts are largely not available outside the EU, points out the lack of an EU-level system to verify and ensure the existence of control posts in third countries and that these control posts comply with the rules, as well as the lack of an official EU list of resting posts outside the EU complying with EU standards and facilitating competent authorities with informed journey logs approval;
Amendment 609 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. PNotes with concern that the control posts are largely not available outside the EU, points out the lack of an EU-level system to verify and ensure the existence of control posts in third countries and that these control posts comply with the rules, as well as the lack of an official EU list of resting posts outside the EU complying with EU standards and facilitating competent authorities with informed journey logs approval;
Amendment 615 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63
Paragraph 63
63. Recognises that currently third countries’ authorities, transporters or ships’ masters do not provide routine feedback on the condition of animals during the sea - and road-leg of their journey, or on the condition in which they arrive at destination.; recognises that there are no official statistics about the number of animals arriving dead in third countries;
Amendment 615 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63
Paragraph 63
63. Recognises that currently third countries’ authorities, transporters or ships’ masters do not provide routine feedback on the condition of animals during the sea - and road-leg of their journey, or on the condition in which they arrive at destination.; recognises that there are no official statistics about the number of animals arriving dead in third countries;
Amendment 618 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 a (new)
Paragraph 63 a (new)
63a. Stresses that the revised Transport Regulation must be aligned with the Farm to Fork and thus promote a local and short food chain where animals are not transported outside the EU; invites the Commission to put forward a strategy to shift from live transport to a meat, carcasses, genetic material only trade;
Amendment 618 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 a (new)
Paragraph 63 a (new)
63a. Stresses that the revised Transport Regulation must be aligned with the Farm to Fork and thus promote a local and short food chain where animals are not transported outside the EU; invites the Commission to put forward a strategy to shift from live transport to a meat, carcasses, genetic material only trade;
Amendment 620 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 a (new)
Paragraph 63 a (new)
63a. Points out that the transportation of germinal products and carcasses can also reduce the environmental impact in terms of CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, etc. because it requires less space;
Amendment 620 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 a (new)
Paragraph 63 a (new)
63a. Points out that the transportation of germinal products and carcasses can also reduce the environmental impact in terms of CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, etc. because it requires less space;
Amendment 622 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 a (new)
Paragraph 63 a (new)
63a. Is concerned, that there are no data available on the state of health of the animals and their mortality on arrival at the place of destination in the third countries;
Amendment 622 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 a (new)
Paragraph 63 a (new)
63a. Is concerned, that there are no data available on the state of health of the animals and their mortality on arrival at the place of destination in the third countries;
Amendment 626 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 b (new)
Paragraph 63 b (new)
63b. Recalls that secondary costs, such as air and water pollution, must also be taken into account, because it is unacceptable that it should be more economically viable to transport live animals than germinal products and carcasses;
Amendment 626 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 b (new)
Paragraph 63 b (new)
63b. Recalls that secondary costs, such as air and water pollution, must also be taken into account, because it is unacceptable that it should be more economically viable to transport live animals than germinal products and carcasses;
Amendment 628 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 b (new)
Paragraph 63 b (new)
63b. Stresses the fact that until the already existing legislative requirements are put in place, the transport of animals should be limited as much as possible;
Amendment 628 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 b (new)
Paragraph 63 b (new)
63b. Stresses the fact that until the already existing legislative requirements are put in place, the transport of animals should be limited as much as possible;
Amendment 632 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 c (new)
Paragraph 63 c (new)
63c. Recalls the European Union's "one health" approach which is endangered by these practices;
Amendment 632 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 c (new)
Paragraph 63 c (new)
63c. Recalls the European Union's "one health" approach which is endangered by these practices;