Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001682/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Sebastian Everding (The Left), Anja Hazekamp (The Left), Petras Auštrevičius (Renew), Erik Marquardt (Verts/ALE), Tilly Metz (Verts/ALE), Tomáš Kubín (PfE), Maria Zacharia (NI)
In 2024, the Turkish Government adopted legislative changes, which will lead to mass killings of stray dogs. It is estimated that there are approximately four million street dogs in Türkiye that are now to be put down.
Türkiye is not a member of the EU, but it does have aspirations to join, and as a member, it would have to conform to the very high standards of animal welfare to which EU Member States must adhere. Not only does Türkiye need to progressively align its legislation, implementation and law enforcement with EU standards in this area, but there is also an urgent need for awareness-raising among Turkish citizens.
- 1.What measures is Türkiye taking to align its animal welfare legislation with the prevailing animal welfare legislation in the EU?
- 2.What steps is the Commission taking to encourage Türkiye to protect these helpless animals and to raise awareness on animal welfare among Turkish citizens?
Submitted: 27.4.2025