Joint answer given by Mr Dalli on behalf of the Commission
Written questions : E-009337/11 , E-009796/11 , E-009490/11
23.12.2011
The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the answers to Written Questions E‑005087/2011, E‑005291/2011, E‑006543/2011, E‑007161/2011, E‑007308/2011 and E‑8496/11[1] which address the issues of stray dogs and of dog population management.
As the welfare of stray dogs is not a matter covered by the EU legislation, the Commission has no means to address this issue even in the context of negotiations on a trade agreement.
- [1] http://www.europarl.europa.eu/QP-WEB/home.jsp
OJ C 168 E, 14/06/2012