MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – European funds being used to broadcast violence against animals – E-002078/2024

Question for written answer  E-002078/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Estrella Galán (The Left)

The corporation OneToroTV states on its website that it has received funds from the Corporación Bética de Expansión Empresarial FCR, co-financed via funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), to stream live and pre-recorded content involving explicit animal cruelty on electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets and television.

Regard being had to Directive 2010/13/EU on audiovisual media services — in particular the parts relating to the protection of children — and the principles on which the current EU legislation on animal welfare is based, it seems inappropriate to use European funds to finance a platform that glorifies animal abuse, the presence of minors and even their participation in these events.

In light of the above:

• 1.Can the Commission shed light on the ERDF funds received by the corporation and/or the audiovisual streaming service referred to above?
• 2.What is the Commission’s view on using EU funding to promote violence on television and other forms of media?
• 3.Does the Commission intend to investigate the persistent violation of the fundamental rights of children who are exposed to bullfighting?

Submitted: 15.10.2024