We challenge decision-makers to bring about positive change, and deliver coordinated advocacy and campaigns at EU level.
Our vision
A Europe that values and respects animals as sentient beings.
Our mission
As the pan-European animal protection organisation, the primary focus of Eurogroup for Animals is to work in the interest of animals towards a society in which they are valued and respected as sentient beings. Thanks to a united network, we protect animals by achieving better legislation, highest standards, enforcement and by driving societal change.
The voice for animals in Europe
For over 40 years, we have worked with our members to measurably improve the protection of animals.of Eurogroup for Animals
Member organisations
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Our members
"Putting members at the core of our work” has been the motto of our organisation since 2014.
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Our board consists of representatives from full member organisations.
Our team is grouped by policy area or by horizontal teams that work across all the dossiers.
Sarah Bedson
Hanna Klosinska
Political Adviser Poland
Jürgen Plinz
Daniel Pérez Vega
Luísa Bastos
Marta Klimczak
Maja Lisac
Executive Assistant to the CEO and Membership Assistant
Susanna Blattner
Roberto Bennati
Sandra Moreau
Josef Pfabigan
CEO, FOUR PAWS
Stephanie Ghislain
Iza Arrieta
Inês Grenho Ajuda
Gemma Willemsen, Vice-President
Nick Clark
Doug Waley
Aquatic Animals Senior Specialist
Maya Cygańska
Bethania Malmberg
Camilla Björkbom
Bernard Van Heuverswyn
Jessie Fernandes
Political Adviser France
Ann De Greef
Beta Ferro
Esther Bergmark
Imane Aeraki
Jacopo Moccia
Flavia Piccari
Political Officer Italy
Laura Edwards
Political Officer Ireland
Marie Cochet
Ruby Le Galle
Elise Fleury
Francis Maugère
Keri Tietge
Aquatic Animals Policy Officer
Chris Sherwood
Valentyna Vozna
Lena Rohn
Sophie De Jonckheere
Shannon Huggard
Laurence Walder
Cristina Lopez-Perea
Political Adviser
Ellen Greve
Mpho Mary Hlalele
Elly von Jessen
Political Affairs Officer Netherlands
Theresa Bonnici
Press Officer
Alejandro Gil
Jonathan Sander
Agnese Marcon
Sami Säynevirta
José Luis Murillo
Political Adviser Spain
Myriam Vanderzwalmen
Iwona Mertin
David van Gennep
Dirk Verdonk
Dr Elena Nalon
Benny Andersson, Treasurer
Tim Robinson
Philip Lymbery, President
Laura Demaude
Carlos Jalil
Andreas Erler
Daniela Yamamoto
Léa Badoz
Julia Pochat
Aurélie Cassart
Giovanna Lastrucci
Valérie Sturm
Political Adviser Germany
The European Parliament and us
As the leading animal welfare organisation in the EU, Eurogroup for Animals has been the secretariat for the Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals since its inauguration.