John Dalli has resigned as European Commissioner for Health and Consumers. Mr Dalli was responsible for animal welfare in the European Union, but his resignation is apparently unconnected with his recent controversial stance on the issue of animal transport, and his inaction in response to the 8hours campaign to limit live animal transport.
Times of Malta: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20121016/local/john-dalli-resigns-from-the-european-commission.441363
European Voice: http://www.europeanvoice.com/article/2012/october/john-dalli-resigns/75389.aspx
