Source: European Parliament
13.12.2024
Question for written answer E-002927/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Sebastian Everding (The Left), Anja Hazekamp (The Left), Tilly Metz (Verts/ALE)
Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 on invasive alien species (IAS) provides that Member States must ensure that animals are spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering when implementing management measures. Safe and humane non-lethal management methods such as immunocontraceptive vaccines and oral contraceptives are available or could be further developed and assessed to manage IAS populations, reducing the use of cruel lethal methods and potentially being more effective. When available, however, these methods cannot be implemented because the regulation also prevents the release of kept IAS animals.
Can the Commission clarify:
- 1.Could animal IAS be released after being neutered and could animal IAS be released after being temporarily contained for the purpose of immunocontraceptive vaccine injection?
- 2.How can the legislation prevent the use of inhumane methods when alternatives exist and why does it provide for such a restrictive framework for the use of alternatives?
- 3.Are there any plans for funding opportunities for developing, testing and implementing innovative humane management methods, including fertility control?
Submitted: 13.12.2024