Bullfighting: outside the EU's arena

Threat from animal virus 'remains low'

European Food Safety Authority tries to reassure farmers about impact of Schmallenberg Virus.

GM woes

Animal-rights groups are not happy with Commission's GM plans.

Malta told to clamp down on bird trapping

European Commission says Malta must do more to protect wild birds.

Side-stepping animal rights

Strategy needs more courage and ambition.

Commission promises new food regulation rules after animal cloning talks collapse

Commission to draft separate proposals on novel foods and cloning, after talks on a single law collapsed.