Criticism of the new government program: animal protection in danger!

Criticism of the new government program: animal protection in danger!

In the middle of the political discussions about the animal welfare program of the new government, there is a matter of concern. According to Animal protection Austria is shifted to the Ministry of Agriculture, which is described as a "frontal total attack on animal welfare". Martin Aschauer, spokesman for the organization, criticizes the lack of binding measures and financial commitments in the government program and describes this as a disgusted policy. The proposed progress remain vague, while concrete reforms are necessary to sustainably improve animal welfare.

In addition, the association "People for Animal Rights" analyzed the election programs of all important political parties before the Bundestag election on February 23, 2025. The realization: animal protection plays a subordinate role in most programs. Only the SPD emphasizes animal welfare as part of modern agriculture, while the CDU/CSU leaves the term “animal protection” entirely in its program. In addition, most parties have subsumed animal welfare on agriculture, although the climate crisis and species extinction continue to represent urgent problems, such as People for animal rights

political reactions and outlook

The present election programs show that principles such as the association law that grants legal support, are at risk and are questioned by parties such as CDU/CSU and FDP. In this critical phase, the Federal Association "People for Animal Rights" calls on voters to give their voice for parties who are clearly and active for animal welfare and the future of the planet. The choice therefore has an impact on your own quality of life, but also on the protection of animals and ecological sustainability.