13 Amendments of Claudiu Ciprian TĂNĂSESCU related to 2018/2599(RSP)
Amendment 2 #
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to Article 114 TFEU on the establishment and functioning of the single market,
Amendment 4 #
Citation 3
Amendment 5 #
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to Article 13 TFEU, which stipulates that, in formulating and implementing the Union’s policies, the Union and the Member States shall, since animals are sentient beings, pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals,
Amendment 7 #
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to Article 169 TFEU on consumer protection measures,
Amendment 12 #
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas non-governmental organisations, law enforcement services and the competent authorities see a link between the illegal trade in companion animals and serious organised crime;
Amendment 23 #
Recital F
F. whereas illegally bred companion animals are very often not appropriately vaccinated; whereas there are various zoonotic risks associated with the illegal trafficking of companion animals, including the introduction of rabies from endemic parts of Europe into countries that are rabies- free, as well as the spreading of parasites such as Echinococcus multilocularis and others;4 _________________ 4 European Commission (2015). Study on the welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices. Specific Contract SANCO 2013/12364, Final Report. https://ec.europa.eu/food/sites/food/files/an imals/docs/aw_eu-strategy_study_dogs- cats-commercial-practices_en.pdf , pp. 65- 66; also EU Dog & Cat Alliance (2016). Briefing on the review of pet movement legislation under the “Animal Health Law.” https://s3-eu-west- 1.amazonaws.com/assets.dogandcatwelfare .eu/live/media/publicationtemp/EU_Dog_C at_Alliance_briefing_AHL_pet_movement _review.pdf .
Amendment 56 #
Paragraph 5
5. Recommends that the European Commission involve in the Action Plan its different Directorate-Generals working on animal welfare, public health, consumer protection, internal market, and trafficking issues and the EU Animal Welfare Platform members;
Amendment 59 #
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that a uniform EU definition of large-scale commercial breeding facilities, known as puppy and kitten mills, is necessary in order to tackle illegal trade
Amendment 72 #
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for the proactive use of the EU's trade policies and instruments to support the fight against the illegal trade in companion animals;
Amendment 89 #
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the competent authorities of the Member States, in case of non- compliance with Regulation (EU) no 576/2013, to adhere strictly to the procedures laid down therein and to ensure the rehoming of any seized companion animals; calls, furthermore, on the Member States to adequately supportprovide animal rescue centres; with adequate financial and other material and non-material support;
Amendment 93 #
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Takes the view that there is a need for exchanges of best practice among Member States on the positive results achieved through the application of EU legislation against the illegal trade in companion animals;
Amendment 94 #
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Amendment 100 #
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Takes the view that campaigns are needed to inform all stakeholders and public opinion about the negative effects of the illegal trade in companion animals;