Last week in Strasbourg, the Parliament Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals appointed Labour MEP Marlene Mizzi as its new Vice President. MEP Mizzi is a known animal lover and has been a member of this EP group also in the last legislature.

“I am honoured to have been elected as a Vice-President of the Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals. Animals cannot talk, cannot defend themselves and speak up for their rights. But they do hurt and they do suffer. So, it is up to us to be their voices and defenders,” commented Ms Mizzi.

The Animal Welfare Intergroup is one of the longest running and best attended in the European Parliament has been the main catalyst for action in shaping animal welfare legislation. The Intergroup has been a key factor in determining Parliament’s position on important issues such as the cloning of animals and protection of animals during transport.

Since the very beginning of her work, MEP Mizzi has been a very active member of the Animal Welfare Intergroup standing strong for the protection and promotion of animal health and habitat.  As a Vice-President of the Animal Welfare Intergroup, MEP Mizzi promised to be a strong defender of animal rights determined to make a change and improve the lives of millions of animals across the EU.