The focus: VGT is allowed to criticize Spar!

The focus: VGT is allowed to criticize Spar!

A sensational process is imminent that puts the fleeting of the food industry into the public's light. In July 2022, the Spar trade giant submitted a controversial lawsuit against the association against animal factories (VGT). This lawsuit is part of a so-called Slapp lawsuit (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation), which aims to silence critics. The injunction (EV), which was issued in the first two instances, banned the VGT to connect Spar with the topic of Schweinleid. However, this decision was greatly reduced by the Supreme Court (OGH), which only gave the VGT the opportunity to criticize the practices of SPAR after 1 ½ years href = "https://www.ots.at/presseaus-sung/ots_20250117_ots0064/komen-montag-naechster-kräfstauft-slapp-Slapp-Slapp- against-en-vgt"> ots.at reported.

on January 20, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., the trial at the commercial court in Vienna will continue. He is accompanied by numerous witnesses of the VGT, including chairman GDR. Martin Balluch. The central question that is presented to the court is to what extent Spar can be held responsible for the Schweineleid, which is known as cruel, which arises from the use of full columns. According to the result of the OGH, SPAR may not be released from responsibility, especially since it acts as one of the largest providers of pork in this form of husbandry. According to vgt.at , the VGT Sast sees the responsibility and demands that the critical voices may be heard again.

Current developments and reactions

The decision of the OGH is considered a decisive step for the animal rights movement. GDR. Martin Balluch made it easier to lift the strict claims for SPAR and pointed out that retailers are responsible for the production conditions of their food. Spar's argument that you do not hold animals and therefore cannot be held responsible for animal suffering was referred to as absurd. The VGT plans to continue to protest vehemently against SPAR and expects the lawsuit to be negotiated in the near future. The process will undoubtedly ensure further controversy and is of great importance for discourse on animal welfare and trade, whereby the signs of reorganization of understanding of responsibility in the food trade become clear.