Christa Blanke, President and Founder of Animals’ Angels, and Adolfo Sansolini, Coordinator of the 8hours campaign, have addressed an open letter to Maltese voters and party leaders in advance of the forthcoming general election on 9 March.
The authors of the letter denounce the fact that the EU Commissioner for Health and Consumers, Tonio Borg, is maintaining the position of his predecessor John Dalli against a review of the legislation on long-distance live animal transport. Both Dr Borg and Mr Dalli were designated as EU Commissioners by the Maltese government.
Christa Blanke and Adolfo Sansolini conclude their letter as follows:
“In view of the forthcoming general election on 9 March, we are sending this open letter to
the leaders of the Maltese parties asking them to make clear statements in favour of an 8-hour
maximum journey time for animals sent for slaughter in the EU. And we ask you, the voters of Malta,
to take careful note of the parties’ statements when you cast your vote.
The end of long-distance live transport of animals sent for slaughter in the EU is one of the easiest
legislative measures to adopt in order to stop a huge amount of animal suffering, if the political
willingness is there.
Maltese politicians – and the Maltese electorate – can play a key role in making it happen.”
You can read or download the letter by clicking here .
