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1、Special Eurobarometer 533 Attitudes of Europeans towards Animal Welfare Report Fieldwork:March 2023 This document does not represent the point of view of the European Commission.The interpretations and opinions contained in it are solely those of the authors.Survey conducted by Kantar Public at the
2、request of the European Commission,Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety(DG SANTE“Animal Welfare”Unit)Survey co-ordinated by the European Commission,Directorate-General for Communication(DG COMM“Media Monitoring and Eurobarometer”Unit)Project title Special Eurobarometer 533 on Animal Welfar
3、e-Report Language version EN Catalogue number EW-04-23-759-EN-N ISBN 978-92-68-06069-8 DOI 10.2875/872312 European Union,2023 https:/www.europa.eu/eurobarometer Photo credit:Getty Images TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 7 I.ANIMAL WELFARE:AWARENESS AND PERCEIVED IMPORTANCE9 1.Gener
4、al closeness to animals10 2.Protecting the welfare of farmed animals13 3.Protecting the welfare of companion animals19 4.Information about raising conditions22 II.EVALUATION OF CURRENT PRACTICES AND STANDARDS AT EU LEVEL25 1.Current farming practices26 2.EU standards on agricultural practices48 III.
5、ANIMAL WELFARE-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS55 1.Openness to pay a premium for animal welfare-friendly products56 2.Interest in identifying animal welfare-friendly labelling for products59 3.Current choice of animal welfare-friendly products in shops and supermarkets62 CONCLUSION 65 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TS1
6、 QUESTIONNAIRE QA1 4 INTRODUCTION Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 5 INTRODUCTION Animal welfare is very important for Europeans and a priority for the European Union.With the support and close co-operation of EU Member States,the European Commi
7、ssion has been promoting animal welfare over the past 50 years,gradually improving the lives of farm animals.From the 1970s to the early 2000s,the European Union has developed a legislative framework on animal welfare.In 1998,an important step was taken with Council Directive 98/58/EC on the protect
8、ion of animals kept for farming purposes which introduced general rules for the protection of animals kept for the production of food,wool,skin or fur or for other farming purposes.Todays EU legislation on animal welfare is comprised of 5 Directives regulating the welfare of animals at farm level(th
9、e above-mentioned horizontal Directive and 4 vertical Directives concerning pigs,laying hens,poultry for meat production,and calves),as well as 2 Regulations concerning the welfare of animals during transport and at the time of killing.In addition,when the Lisbon Treaty came into force in 2009,it in
10、troduced the recognition that animals are sentient beings.From 2012 to 2015,the EU Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of Animals1 structured a series of actions to stimulate improvement in welfare standards and to improve the application of these standards in all EU Member States.Some of the EU
11、s main achievements in animal welfare,thanks to the above-mentioned legislation and Strategy,are:Extensive training for more than 2,000 veterinarians on animal welfare;An EU ban on conventional cages for laying hens entered into force in 2012.Moreover,in 2013,the EU adopted specific legislation to p
12、hase out the use of individual stalls for pregnant sows;Improvements in animal transport.However,the 2022 Fitness Check(evaluation)of current EU animal welfare legislation found that,despite those improvements,there is still currently a sub-optimal level of welfare of animals in the EU.There is a ne
13、ed to update this legislation to align it with the latest scientific evidence and to complement it by introducing specific requirements for additional species.The update should also address increasing obstacles in the internal market due to diverging national rules as well as differences in applicat
14、ion and enforcement.Under the Farm to Fork Strategy2,which is at the heart of the European Green Deal3 aiming to make food systems fair,healthy and environmentally-friendly,the Commission announced its intention to propose a revision of the EU animal welfare legislation by the end of 2023.1 https:/e
15、ur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A52012DC0006 2 https:/food.ec.europa.eu/horizontal-topics/farm-fork-strategy_en 3 https:/commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en The purpose of this revision is to broaden the scope of animal welfare legis
16、lation,to align it with the latest scientific evidence and citizens expectations and make it easier to enforce to ensure a higher level of animal welfare.In 2021 the Commission responded positively to the European Citizen Initiative“End the Cage Age”.This initiative largely supported by European cit
17、izens called for the prohibition of the use of cages for the farming of several species of animals kept in intensive farming systems.The Commission is currently performing an assessment of the animal welfare,economic,social and environmental impacts of envisaged changes,based on a very extensive con
18、sultation process and supported by a series of external studies.This assessment includes the goal to propose the phasing out and finally the prohibition of cages for the farming of certain species of animals4.In this context,the current survey was commissioned by the European Commission,Directorate-
19、General for Health and Food Safety,to explore current public opinion about animal welfare.It follows on from previous surveys on this topic in November-December 20155 and September-October 20066.It covers the following topics:Europeans awareness and perception of the importance of animal welfare:thr
20、ough their proximity to animals,the importance they attach to(better)protecting the welfare of farmed and companion animals,and their eagerness to have more information about the way animals are raised;Europeans evaluation of current farming practices and EU standards:through their perceptions of se
21、ven elements to ensure ethical responsibilities to animals,their views on fur farming,the practice of killing one-day old male baby chicks,limiting the travel time of live animals,improving the welfare in slaughterhouse,and their attitudes towards applying EU animal welfare rules to imported food;an
22、d Europeans views on availability and recognition of animal welfare-friendly products:through their willingness to pay more for these products,their use of labels identifying animal welfare-friendly products when buying food products,and their perceptions of the availability of animal welfare-friend
23、ly food products in shops and supermarkets.Where possible,results from the current survey are compared with those of previous surveys on this topic.4 https:/food.ec.europa.eu/animals/animal-welfare/eci-end-cage-age_en 5 https:/europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/2096 6 https:/europa.eu/eurobarome
24、ter/surveys/detail/470 Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 6 METHODOLOGY This survey was carried out by the Kantar network in the 27 Member States of the European Union between 2 and 26 March 2023.26,376 respondents from different social and demogr
25、aphic groups were interviewed.This survey was commissioned by the European Commission,Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety(DG SANTE)The methodology used is that of Eurobarometer surveys as carried out by the Directorate-General for Communication(“Media monitoring and Eurobarometer”Unit).Eu
26、robarometer surveys are conducted face-to-face in peoples homes or on their doorstep,in the national language using the CAPI(Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing),with the exception of Malta,Czechia,Denmark and Finland,where respectively 33%,26%,17%and 1%interviews have been conducted using CAVI(
27、Computer Assisted Video Interview).Following the EU General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR),respondents were asked whether or not they would agree to be asked questions on issues that could be considered“sensitive”.Caveat The previous survey,EBS442 of 2015,represents the last time questions were as
28、ked regarding the topic of animal welfare.Note:In this report,Member States are referred to by their official abbreviation.The abbreviations used in this report correspond to:Belgium BE Lithuania LT Bulgaria BG Luxembourg LU Czechia CZ Hungary HU Denmark DK Malta MT Germany DE Netherlands NL Estonia
29、 EE Austria AT Ireland IE Poland PL Greece EL Portugal PT Spain ES Romania RO France EN Slovenia SI Croatia HR Slovakia SK Italy IT Finland FI Republic of Cyprus*CY*Sweden SE Latvia LV European Union-weighted average for the 27 Member States of the European Union EU27*Cyprus as a whole is one of the
30、 27 European Union Member States.However,the“acquis communautaire”has been suspended in the part of the country which is not under the effective control of the government of the Republic of Cyprus.For practical reasons,only the interviews carried out in the part of the country under the effective co
31、ntrol of the government of the Republic of Cyprus are included in the“CY”category and in the EU27 average.We wish to thank the people throughout the European Union who have given their time to take part in this survey.Without their active participation,this study would not have been possible.7 EXECU
32、TIVE SUMMARY Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 8 Animal welfare:awareness and perceived importance More than six in ten Europeans(62%)are in regular contact with animals in their daily lives,including 44%with their own companion animals and 19%wi
33、th other companion animals.However,fewer than one in ten Europeans(6%)are in contact with farming animals.Over nine in ten respondents(91%)think that it is important to protect the welfare of farmed animals(e.g.,pigs,cattle,poultry,etc.)to ensure that they have decent living condition.More than eigh
34、t in ten Europeans(84%)believe that the welfare of farmed animals in their country should be better protected than it is now.A large majority(74%)share this opinion for companion animals.Two-thirds of respondents(67%)would like to have more information about the conditions in which farmed animals ar
35、e raised in their country.Evaluation of current practices and standards at EU level Current farming practices Large majorities of Europeans(between 89%and 94%)consider that the seven aspects of animal welfare submitted for their opinions(such as providing farmed animals enough space or ensuring that
36、 they have enough food)are very important or important to ensure that farming and breeding practices meet our ethical responsibilities to animals.Moreover,the absolute majorities(between 56%and 67%)believe that these elements are very important.Regarding fur farming,nearly six in ten Europeans(57%)c
37、onsider that it should be strictly banned in the EU,while close to a third(32%)think that fur farming should be maintained,but under EU-wide improved welfare conditions for those animals.Three-quarters of respondents(75%)think that the practice of killing male baby(1 day old)chicks is unacceptable,i
38、ncluding half(50%)who say it is totally unacceptable.EU standards on agricultural practices Over six in ten Europeans(62%)believe that EU rules on the welfare of animals at the farm level should apply to food imported from non-EU countries.More than eight in ten respondents(83%)think that the travel
39、 time for the transport(for commercial purposes)of live animals within or from the EU should be limited.Nearly nine in ten Europeans(88%)believe that it is important to improve the welfare of animals in slaughterhouses.Animal welfare-friendly products willingness to pay more Six in ten respondents(6
40、0%)are willing to pay more for products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems.Around a quarter(26%)would be ready to pay up to 5%more,6%would be ready to pay more than 20%more.Conversely,nearly four in ten respondents(37%)are not ready to pay more.Concerning labelling for animal welfa
41、re,six in ten Europeans(60%)look for labels identifying products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems when buying food products.To note that the share of respondents who didnt know these labels existed(2%)has fallen by eight percentage points since 2015.Nearly half of Europeans(48%)t
42、hink that there is currently a sufficient choice of animal welfare-friendly food products in shops and supermarkets,an increase of ten percentage points since 2015.However,a similar proportion(43%)takes the opposite view.The feeling that there is a sufficient choice has gained ground in 24 EU Member
43、 States since 2015.9 I.ANIMAL WELFARE:AWARENESS ANDPERCEIVED IMPORTANCESpecial Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 10 This first chapter focuses on Europeans awareness and perception of the importance of animal welfare.After assessing their proximity to an
44、imals,it examines how important it is for Europeans to protect the welfare of farmed animals.It then looks at Europeans views on whether the welfare of both farmed and companion animals should be better protected.It concludes with an assessment of Europeans eagerness to have more information about t
45、he conditions in which farmed animals are raised.1.General closeness to animalsMore than six in ten Europeans are in regular contact with animals in their daily lives When asked whether they are in regular contact with animals in their daily lives7,over six in ten respondents(62%)answer positively.I
46、n detail,more than four in ten(44%)say they are in regular contact with their own companion animals and close to one in five(19%)with other companion animals.Moreover,small proportions of Europeans are in contact with farming animals(6%)or with other animals(5%).Conversely,close to four in ten respo
47、ndents(39%)answer that they are not in regular contact with animals in their daily lives.7 QC14.In your daily life,are you in regular contact with animals?(MULTIPLE ANSWERS POSSIBLE)Yes,with your own companion animals;In all 27 EU Member States,more than one in two respondents say they are in regula
48、r contact with animals in their daily lives.However,there are significant differences between countries:over seven in ten respondents are in contact with animals in Bulgaria(93%),largely ahead of Croatia and Cyprus(both 73%),Slovenia(72%)and Portugal(71%).At the other end of the scale,fewer than six
49、 in ten respondents are in regular contact with animals in Sweden(51%),Germany(54%),Denmark(55%),Italy and Czechia(both 59%).Yes,with other companion animals;Yes,with farming animals;Yes,with other animals;No;Dont know.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare Marc
50、h 2023 11 Among respondents who are in regular contact with animals in their daily lives,being in contact with their own companion animals is the most common answer in all 27 EU Member States.At least half of respondents have their own companion animals in 11 countries,with the highest levels in Bul
51、garia(70%),and Lithuania and Cyprus(both 57%).At least one in five respondents are in regular contact with other companion animals in 13 EU Member States,most notably in Greece(31%),Finland(29%)and Croatia(28%).In five EU Member States,at least one in ten respondents are in regular contact with farm
52、ing animals.This is the case in Bulgaria(16%),Croatia(15%),Poland and Romania(both 11%),and Hungary(10%).Finally,Czechia(15%),Romania(14%)and Croatia(10%)are the only countries where at least one in ten respondents are in regular contact with other animals in their daily lives.Special Eurobarometer
53、533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 12 The socio-demographic data show that more than half of respondents say they are in regular contact with animals in their daily lives in all socio-demographic categories.However:Women(64%)are more likely than men(59%)to be in regula
54、r contact with animals;Respondents aged 55 and over are the least likely to be in contact with animals(57%,compared with 64-66%among other age groups);Respondents who finished education aged 15 or earlier are the least likely to say they are in regular contact with animals(54%,compared with 63-64%am
55、ong other categories);Self-employed people(68%)are much more likely than retired people(56%)to be in contact with animals;and Europeans who have never or almost never have difficulties paying their bills(60%)are slightly less likely than those who have such difficulties from time to time(65%)or most
56、 of the time(64%)to be in contact with animals.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 13 2.Protecting the welfare of farmedanimalsMore than half of Europeans think that protecting the welfare of farmed animals is very important Over nine in ten respon
57、dents(91%,-3 percentage points since November-December 20158)consider that it is important to protect the welfare of farmed animals(e.g.,pigs,cattle,poultry,etc.)to ensure that they have decent living condition9,with an absolute majority(52%,-5pp)answering very important and close to four in ten(39%
58、,+2pp)somewhat important.Meanwhile,less than one in ten respondents(8%,+4pp)believe that it is not important to protect the welfare of farmed animals,including 7%(+4pp)thinking it is not very important and just 1%(unchanged)not at all important.Finally,1%(-1pp)say they dont know.8 This question has
59、been slightly modified since 2015,when it was:In your opinion,how important is it to protect the welfare of farmed animals?In addition,the divergence in results may be attributed to the involvement of the United Kingdom in the prior survey,in 2015.This is due to the fact that the UK has consistently
60、 stood out as one of the leading Member States in progressive animal welfare legislation.9 QC2.In your opinion,how important is it to protect the welfare of farmed animals(e.g.pigs,cattle,poultry,etc.)to ensure that they have decent living conditions?Very important;Somewhat important;Not very import
61、ant;Not at all important;Dont know.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 14 In all 27 EU Member States(as in 2015),more than three-quarters of respondents believe that it is important to protect the welfare of farmed animals.Nearly all respondents sh
62、are this opinion in Luxembourg and Sweden(both 98%),and Finland(97%).This majority is slightly lower in Romania(76%),Bulgaria and Slovakia(both 82%).Over half of respondents think that it is very important to protect the welfare of farmed animal in 14 EU Member States,with the highest proportions in
63、 Sweden(81%),Luxembourg(75%),Finland and Cyprus(both 73%).In terms of evolutions since 2015,the share of respondents who think that it is important to protect the welfare of farmed animals has fallen in 21 EU Member States,most notably in Romania(76%;-15 percentage points)and Estonia(85%,-10pp).Conv
64、ersely,it has risen slightly in four countries,particularly in Hungary(90%,+4pp).Finally,it is unchanged in Luxembourg(98%)and Greece(96%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 15 The socio-demographic data show that over eight in ten respondents in
65、every socio-demographic category consider that it is important to protect the welfare of farmed animals.However:Women(93%)are slightly more likely than men(89%)to hold this view;91-92%of respondents in every age group think that it is important to protect the welfare of farmed animals,but 55%of thos
66、e aged 15-24 years old say it is very important(compared to 49%among those aged 40-54 years);Respondents who continued education up to 20 years old or beyond(94%)are more likely than those who finished education aged 15 or earlier(87%)to share this opinion;Managers,self-employed people and other whi
67、te collars(all 93%)are more likely than house persons(87%)and manual workers(88%)to think that protecting the welfare of farmed animals is very important;Europeans who have never or almost never difficulties paying their bills(93%)are more likely than those who have such difficulties from time to ti
68、me(87%)to hold this view;Respondents who consider themselves belonging to the upper class(95%)are the most likely to share this opinion,particularly when compared with those who consider themselves belonging to the working class(89%).Moreover,respondents who have a positive image of the European Uni
69、on(95%)are the most likely to believe that it is important to protect the welfare of farmed animals,particularly when compared with those who have a negative image of the EU(86%).Finally,Europeans who are in regular contact with their own companion animals(95%)or other companion animals(94%)are more
70、 likely than those who are not in contact with animals to hold this view.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 16 Over eight in ten Europeans believe that the welfare of farmed animals in their country should be better protected than it is now Over e
71、ight in ten respondents(84%,+2 percentage points since 2015)consider that in general the welfare of farmed animals in their country should be better protected than it is now10,including nearly one in two(45%,+1pp)who answer yes,certainly and close to four in ten(39%,+1pp)yes,probably.Conversely,over
72、 one in ten respondents(13%,+1pp)think that the welfare of farmed animals should not be better protected,with 11%(+1pp)who answer no,probably not and 2%(unchanged)no,certainly not.Finally,3%(-3pp)answer dont know.A national analysis shows that in all 27 EU Member States over two-thirds of respondent
73、s believe that in general the welfare of farmed animals in their country should be better protected than it is now,with the highest proportions in Cyprus(95%),Greece(93%)and France(92%),and the lowest in Romania(69%),Estonia(70%)and Latvia(72%).More than half of respondents answer yes,certainly in s
74、ix EU Member States.This is the case in Cyprus(68%),largely ahead of France(59%),Greece(57%),Germany(56%),Sweden(55%)and Slovenia(54%).On the other hand,in five EU Member States,more than one in five respondents believe that the welfare of farmed animals should not be better protected in their count
75、ry than it is now:in Romania(28%),the Netherlands(26%),Latvia(23%),Denmark(22%)and Belgium(21%).10 QC3.Do you believe that in general the welfare of farmed animals in(OUR COUNTRY)should be better protected than it is now?Yes,certainly;Yes,probably;No,probably not;No,certainly not;Dont know.At least
76、one in ten respondents answer dont know in Estonia(11%)and Bulgaria(10%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 17 The map below doesnt highlight any clear geographical pattern for this question.Overall,respondents in Western,Northern and Southern Eur
77、ope tend to be more likely than those in Central and Eastern Europe to believe that the welfare of farmed animals in their country should be better protected than it is now.Since 2015,the proportion of respondents who consider that the welfare of farmed animals should be better protected has increas
78、ed in 15 EU Member States,most dramatically in Luxembourg(83%,+25 percentage points).Conversely,it has decreased in 11 countries,particularly in Romania(69%,-16pp).Finally,it is unchanged in Estonia(70%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 18 The s
79、ocio-demographic data show that more than eight in ten respondents consider that the welfare of farmed animals in their country should be better protected than it is now in every socio-demographic category.However:Women(87%)are slightly more likely than men(81%)to hold this view;Respondents aged 15-
80、39 years(86-87%)are slightly more likely than those aged 40 and over(84%)to believe that the welfare of farmed animals in their country should be better protected than it is now.In addition,those aged 15-24 years are the most likely to answer yes,certainly(51%,compared to 43-46%among other age group
81、s);Respondents who continued education up to 20 years old or beyond(86%)are more likely than those who finished education aged 15 or earlier(81%)to share this opinion;Students(89%)are the most likely to believe that the welfare of farmed animals should be better protected,particularly when compared
82、with manual workers(81%);Respondents who consider themselves belonging to the upper class(89%)are more likely than those who consider themselves belonging to the working class(82%)to hold this view.In addition,Europeans who have a positive image of the European Union(88%)are the most likely to share
83、 this opinion,particularly when compared with those who have a negative image of the EU(76%).Finally,Europeans who are in regular contact with companion animals(89%)are the most likely to think that the welfare of farmed animals in their country should be better protected,particularly when compared
84、with those in contact with farming animals(74%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 19 3.Protecting the welfare of companionanimalsClose to three-quarters of Europeans think that the welfare of companion animals in their country should be better pr
85、otected than it is now Over seven in ten respondents(74%,unchanged since 201511)consider that in general the welfare of companion animals(e.g.,cats and dogs)in their country should be better protected than it is now12,with similar proportions who answer yes,certainly(36%,-2 percentage points)and yes
86、,probably(38%,+2pp).Conversely,close to a quarter of respondents(24%,+5pp)believe that thewelfare of companion animals should not be better protected,withnearly a fifth(19%,+4pp)who answer no,probably not and onein twenty(5%,+1pp)no,certainly not.Finally,just 2%(-5pp)saythey dont know.In 26 EU Membe
87、r States(compared with all EU Member States in 2015),an absolute majority of respondents consider that in general the welfare of companion animals(e.g.,cats and dogs)in their country should be better protected than it is now,with the highest proportions in Cyprus(95%),Greece(89%)and Portugal(88%).At
88、 the other end of the scale,this majority is narrower in Sweden(55%),Denmark(56%)and Austria(63%).More than half of respondents answer yes,certainly in three EU Member States:in Cyprus(66%),largely ahead of Greece(56%)and France(52%).11 This question has been slightly modified since 2015,when it was
89、:Do you believe that the welfare of companion animals in(OUR COUNTRY)should be better protected than it is now?Meanwhile,the Netherlands is the only EU Member State where a minority of respondents believe that the welfare of companion animals should be better protected in their country(46%vs 53%).12
90、 QC4.Do you believe that the welfare of companion animals(e.g.,cats and dogs)in(OUR COUNTRY)should be better protected than it is now?Yes,certainly;Yes,probably;No,probably not;No,certainly not;Dont know.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 20 In te
91、rms of evolutions since 2015,the feeling that the welfare of companion animals should be better protected has lost ground in 16 EU Member States,by two digits in Spain(72%,-14 percentage points),Czechia(69%,-14pp),Romania(66%,-13pp)and Lithuania(73%,-12pp).Conversely,it has gained ground in ten coun
92、tries,most dramatically in Luxembourg(70%,+19pp)and Hungary(81%,+11pp).Finally,it is unchanged in Greece(89%).Following these evolutions,the feeling that the welfare of companion animals should be better protected is now the minority view in the Netherlands(46%vs 53%,compared with 55%vs 40%in 2015).
93、Finally,there appears to be a perception among Europeans that,in general,companion animals are in a comparatively better situation than farmed animals.This suggests a greater awareness or concern for the well-being and treatment of companion animals,seeing farmed animals conditions as less favourabl
94、e.Hence,the shift of perceptions towards the protection of farmed animals appears to be evident and significantly higher.A national comparison shows that,in 21 EU Member States,the proportion of respondents who believe that farmed animals should be better protected is higher than the proportion feel
95、ing this way about companion animals.The difference between these proportions is at least ten percentage points in nine EU Member States,and at least 20 percentage points in Sweden(86%regarding farmed animals,compared to 55%regarding companion animals),the Netherlands(74%compared to 46%),Germany(90%
96、compared to 64%)and Denmark(76%compared to 56%).Conversely,in three EU Member States,respondents are slightly more likely to say that companion animals should be better protected.This is the case in Ireland(83%for companion animals compared to 81%for farmed animals),Hungary(81%and 79%respectively)an
97、d Bulgaria(76%and 74%respectively).Finally,these proportions are the same in Cyprus(both 95%),Portugal(both 88%)and Poland(both 80%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 21 The socio-demographic data show that at least two-thirds of respondents in a
98、ll socio-demographic categories agree that the welfare of companion animals in their country should be better protected than it is no.However:Women(77%)are more likely than men(70%)to give a positive answer;Respondents aged 15-24 years old(80%)are the most likely to think that the welfare of compani
99、on animals should be better protected,particularly when compared with those aged 55 and over(71%);Students(80%)and other white collars(78%)are the most likely to give a positive answer,particularly when compared with retired people(70%)and managers(71%);Europeans who have difficulties paying their b
100、ills most of the time(79%)are more likely than those who have never or almost never such difficulties(72%)to hold this view;and Respondents who consider themselves belonging to the lower middle class(76%)are much more likely than those who consider themselves belonging to the upper middle class(66%)
101、to share this opinion.Moreover,Europeans who have a positive or neutral image of the European Union(both 75%)are more likely than those who have a negative image of the EU(68%)to believe that the welfare of companion animals in their country should be better protected than it is now.Finally,responde
102、nts who are in regular contact with companion animals(78-80%)are more likely than any other category(66-68%)to hold this view.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 22 4.Information about raising conditionsTwo-thirds of Europeans would like to have mo
103、re information about the conditions in which farmed animals are raised Nearly seven in ten respondents(67%,+3 percentage points since 201513)say they would like to have more information about the conditions in which farmed animals are raised in their country14,including nearly a third of respondents
104、(31%,+1pp)answering yes,certainly and over a third(36%,+2pp)yes,probably.Meanwhile,close to a third of respondents(32%,-1pp)would not like to have more information about the conditions in which farmed animals are raised,with more than one in five(22%,+2pp)who answer no,probably not and one in ten(10
105、%,-3pp)no,certainly not.Finally,just 1%(-2pp)answer dont know.In 23 EU Member States(compared to 24 in 2015),more than half of respondents say they would like to have more information about the conditions in which farmed animals are raised in their country.At least eight in ten respondents share thi
106、s opinion in Greece(87%),Cyprus(84%)and Luxembourg(80%).At the other end of the scale,this majority is smaller in Denmark and Latvia(both 55%),and Slovakia(56%).At least half of respondents answer yes,certainly in Cyprus(53%)and Greece(50%).Conversely,in four EU Member States,only a minority of resp
107、ondents would like to have more information about the conditions in which farmed animals are raised.This is the case in the Netherlands(45%vs 55%),Estonia(45%vs 52%),Hungary(46%vs 53%)and Lithuania(47%vs 52%).13 This question has been slightly modified since 2015,when it was:Would you like to have m
108、ore information about the conditions under which farmed animals are treated in(OUR COUNTRY)?In Lithuania,nearly a quarter of respondents(23%)answer no,certainly not.14 QC1.Would you like to have more information about the conditions in which farmed animals are raised in(OUR COUNTRY)?Yes,certainly;Ye
109、s,probably;No,probably not;No,certainly not;Dont know.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 23 Since 2015,the proportion of respondents who would like to have more information about the conditions in which farmed animals are raised in their country h
110、as decreased in 15 EU Member States,most strikingly in Malta(59%,-20 percentage points),Romania(65%,-15pp),Lithuania(47%,-15pp)and Portugal(67%,-11pp).However,it has increased in ten countries,by two digits in Poland(70%,+11pp)and Germany(63%,+10pp).Finally,it is unchanged in Croatia(77%)and the Net
111、herlands(45%).Following these evolutions,the interest in receiving more information about the conditions in which farmed animals are raised is now the minority view in Lithuania(47%vs 52%,compared with 62%vs 37%in 2015)and Hungary(46%vs 53%,compared with 49%vs 49%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Att
112、itudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 24 The socio-demographic data show that more than six in ten respondents would like to have more information about the conditions in which farmed animals are raised in each socio-demographic category.However:Women(69%)are more likely than men(64%
113、)to answer that they would like to have more information;Respondents aged 15-39 years old(70-71%)are more likely than those aged 40 and over(64-66%)to want more information;Respondents who continued education up to 16 years old or beyond(67%)are more likely than those who finished education aged 15
114、or earlier(62%)to say they would like more information;Students(74%)and managers(73%)are the most likely to want more information about the conditions in which farmed animals are raised,particularly when compared with unemployed people(61%),house persons and retired people(both 63%);and Respondents
115、who consider themselves belonging to the working class(62%)of society are the least likely to say they would like more information,particularly when compared with those who consider themselves belonging to the upper class(71%).In addition,Europeans who have a positive image of the European Union(73%
116、)are more likely than those who have a neutral(64%)or negative(57%)image of the EU to want more information.Finally,respondents who are in regular contact with companion animals(72-74%)are more likely than those who are not in contact with animals(60%)or who are in contact with farming animals(62%)t
117、o want more information.25 II.EVALUATION OF CURRENTPRACTICES AND STANDARDS AT EULEVELSpecial Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 26 This second chapter deals with the general publics assessment of current farming practices and EU animal welfare standards i
118、n this regard.It explores Europeans perceptions of seven aspects/factors to ensure ethical responsibilities to animals,before assessing their views on fur farming and the practice of killing one-day old male baby chicks.It also examines Europeans attitudes towards applying EU animal welfare rules to
119、 imported food,limiting the travel time for the commercial transport of live animals and,finally,improving the welfare of animals in slaughterhouses.1.Current farming practicesAbsolute majorities of Europeans consider that the seven aspects submitted for opinion are very important to ensure that far
120、ming and breeding practices meet our ethical responsibilities to animals When asked how important they think seven aspects are to ensure that farming and breeding practices(both for farmed animals and the breeding of cats and dogs for commercial purposes)meet our ethical responsibilities to animals1
121、5,over eight in ten respondents say each factor is important:More than nine in ten Europeans consider that five in seven factors are important:providing farmed animals enough space to be able to move around,lie down and stand up(94%,including 65%very important and 29%somewhat important),ensuring tha
122、t farmed animals have enough food and an adapted environment satisfying their basic needs(e.g.mud,straw,etc.,depending on the species)(94%,with 67%very important and 27%somewhat important),ensuring that people who handle the animals have sufficient skills and training(93%,including 61%very important
123、 and 32%somewhat important),ensuring good welfare conditions for horses bred for commercial purposes(93%,with 61%very important and 32%somewhat important)and ensuring good welfare conditions for cats and dogs bred for commercial purposes(92%,including 60%very important and 32%somewhat important);Clo
124、se to nine in ten respondents hold this view about the two other practices:banning the cutting of certain body parts of the animals(tails,ears,beaks,testicles,teeth,etc.)unless its necessary to protect the safety of workers/farmers(in which case anaesthesia will be used)(89%,with 60%very important a
125、nd 29%somewhat important)and ensuring that animals are not kept in individual cages(89%,including 56%very important and 33%somewhat important).15 QC5.1.How important do you consider that each of the following elements is to ensure that farming and breeding practices(both for farmed animals and the b
126、reeding of cats and dogs for commercial purposes)meet our ethical responsibilities to animals?1.Banning the cutting of certain body parts of the animals(tails,ears,beaks,testicles,teeth,etc.)unless its necessary to protect the safety of workers/farmers(in which case anaesthesia will be used);2.Ensur
127、ing that animals are not kept in individual cages;3.Ensuring that people who handle the animals have sufficient skills and training;4.Providing farmed animals enough space to be able to move around,lie down and stand up;5.Ensuring that farmed animals have enough food and an adapted environment satis
128、fying their basic needs(e.g.mud,straw,etc.,depending on the species);6.Ensuring good welfare conditions for horses bred for commercial purposes;7.Ensuring good welfare conditions for cats and dogs bred for commercial purposes.Very important;Somewhat important;Not very important;Not at all important;
129、Dont know.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 27 Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 28 Over eight in ten Europeans believe that ensuring enough food and an adapted environment for farmed animals
130、to satisfy their basic needs is important Over eight in ten respondents believe that ensuring that farmed animals have enough food and an adapted environment satisfying their basic needs(e.g.,mud,straw,etc.,depending on the species)is important in all 27 EU Member States,with the highest proportions
131、 in Sweden,Cyprus,Malta,and Luxembourg(all 99%).At the other end of the scale,fewer than nine in ten respondents share this opinion in Romania(82%)and Poland(89%).More than one in two respondents consider this as very important in 26 EU Member States,most notably in Sweden(90%),Malta(89%)and Finland
132、(87%).As for previous aspects,Romania(16%)and Poland(11%)are the only countries where over one in ten respondents believe that ensuring that farmed animals have enough food and an adapted environment satisfying their basic needs is not important.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans
133、towards animal welfare March 2023 29 The socio-demographic data show that more than nine in ten respondents consider that it is important to ensure that farmed animals have enough food and an adapted environment in all socio-demographic categories.A focus on the answers very important reveals that t
134、he highest levels are among women(69%,compared to 64%of men),Europeans aged 15-24 years old(70%),those who continued education up to 20 years old or beyond(71%),managers(71%),students(71%),unemployed people(70%),respondents who have never or almost never difficulties paying their bills(69%)and those
135、 who consider themselves belonging to the upper middle class of society(71%).However,these proportions are lowest among respondents who finished education aged 15 or earlier(62%),self-employed people and house persons(both 62%),manual workers(63%)and Europeans who have difficulties paying their bill
136、s from time to time(60%).Moreover,Europeans who have a positive image of the European Union(96%)are more likely than those who have a negative image of the EU(91%)to consider that ensuring that farmed animals have enough food,and an adapted environment is an important issue.Finally,Europeans who are
137、 in regular contact with companion animals(96-97%)are the most likely to share this opinion,particularly when compared with those who are in contact with farming or other animals(88-89%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 30 Over eight in ten Euro
138、peans believe that providing farmed animals with enough space to move around,lie down and stand up is important In all 27 EU Member States,more than eight in ten respondents consider that providing farmed animals enough space to be able to move around,lie down and stand up is important,with the high
139、est levels in Malta and Cyprus(both 99%),Sweden,Finland,Greece,Ireland and Luxembourg(all 98%),and the lowest in Romania(83%),Poland and Bulgaria(both 88%),and Latvia(89%).In 25 countries,more than half of respondents say providing farmed animals enough space is a very important,particularly in Swed
140、en(88%),Malta(87%)and Finland(83%).Romania(16%)and Poland(11%)are the only EU Member States where more than one in ten respondents believe that providing farmed animals enough space is not important.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 31 The socio-
141、demographic data show that at least nine in ten respondents in every socio-demographic category consider that it is important to provide farmed animals enough space.Focusing on the answers very important,the highest proportions are among Europeans aged 15-24 years old(69%),those who continued educat
142、ion up to 20 years old or beyond(69%),unemployed people(70%),students(69%),and respondents who consider themselves belonging to the upper class(80%)or upper middle class(71%)of society.On the other hand,these proportions are lowest among respondents who finished education aged 15 or earlier(60%),hou
143、se persons(59%),manual workers(60%),Europeans who have difficulties paying their bills from time to time(59%),and those who consider themselves belonging to the lower middle class of society(61%).In addition,respondents who have a positive image of the European Union(96%)are more likely than those w
144、ho have a negative(91%)or neutral(92%)image of the EU to see providing farmed animals enough space as important.Finally,Europeans who are in regular contact with companion animals(95-96%)are the most likely to hold this view,particularly when compared with those who are in contact with farming anima
145、ls(90%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 32 Over eight in ten Europeans believe that ensuring good welfare conditions for horses bred for commercial purposes is important Over eight in ten respondents in all 27 EU Member States consider that ens
146、uring good welfare conditions for horses bred for commercial purposes is important,with the highest levels among respondents in Malta(98%),Ireland,Greece,Cyprus,and Luxembourg(all 97%),and the lowest in Romania(82%),Bulgaria and Estonia(both 88%).More than half of respondents believe that this condi
147、tion is very important to meet our ethical responsibilities to animals in 25 EU Member States,and over three-quarters in Malta(82%),Sweden(78%),Slovenia(77%)and Ireland(76%).In three countries,at least one in ten respondents believe that ensuring good welfare conditions for horses bred for commercia
148、l purposes is not important:in Romania(16%),Croatia and Poland(both 10%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 33 The socio-demographic data show that at least nine in ten respondents consider that good welfare conditions for horses bred for commerci
149、al purposes are important in all socio-demographic categories.A focus on the answers very important reveals that the highest proportions are among women(64%),Europeans aged 15-24 years old(64%),those who continued education up to 20years old or beyond(64%),managers(65%),unemployed people(64%),and th
150、ose who consider themselves belonging to the upperclass(70%)or upper middle class(66%)of society.However,theseproportions are lowest among men(57%),Europeans who finishededucation aged 15 or earlier(57%),manual workers(57%),respondents who have difficulties paying their bills from time totime(56%)an
151、d those who consider themselves belonging to thelower middle class(58%).Moreover,Europeans who have a positive image of the European Union(94%)are more likely than those who have a negative image of the EU(89%)to believe that ensuring good welfare conditions for horses bred for commercial purposes i
152、s an important issue.Finally,Europeans who are in regular contact with companion animals are the most likely to share this opinion(94-96%,compared to 88-90%among other categories).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 34 Eight in ten Europeans believ
153、e that ensuring sufficient skills and training in people handling animals is important At least eight in ten respondents in all 27 EU Member States consider that ensuring that people who handle the animals have sufficient skills and training is an important aspect to meet our ethical responsibilitie
154、s to animals,with the highest levels among respondents in Cyprus and Malta(both 98%),and the lowest in Romania(80%),Poland,Bulgaria and Latvia(all 89%).At least half of respondents believe that this aspect is very important in 25 EU Member States,and at least eight in ten Sweden and Malta(both 84%),
155、and Slovenia(80%).At least one in ten respondents consider that ensuring that people who handle the animals have sufficient skills and training is not important in Romania(18%),largely ahead of Poland(10%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 35 The
156、 socio-demographic data show that over eight in ten respondents in every socio-demographic category consider that it is important that people who handle the animals have sufficient skills and training.Focusing on the answers very important,the highest scores are among Europeans who continued educati
157、on up to 20 years old or beyond(67%),managers(68%),and respondents who consider themselves belonging to the upper class(70%)or upper middle class(69%)of society.On the other hand,these proportions are lowest among respondents who finished education aged 15 or earlier(58%),house persons(54%),manual w
158、orkers(57%),Europeans who have difficulties paying their bills from time to time(56%),and those who consider themselves belonging to the working class of society(58%).In addition,respondents who have a positive image of the European Union(96%)are more likely than those who have a negative(90%)or neu
159、tral(91%)image of the EU to see ensuring that people who handle the animals have sufficient skills and training as important.Finally,Europeans who are in regular contact with companion animals(95%)are the most likely to hold this view,particularly when compared with those who are in contact with far
160、ming animals(88%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 36 Over eight in ten Europeans believe that ensuring good welfare conditions for cats and dogs bred for commercial purposes is important In all 27 EU Member States,more than eight in ten respond
161、ents think that ensuring good welfare conditions for cats and dogs bred for commercial purposes is an important requirement/condition to meet our ethical responsibilities to animals,with the highest scores in Malta and Luxembourg(both 98%),and Greece and Ireland(both 97%).At the other end of the sca
162、le,this proportion is slightly lower in Romania(83%),Bulgaria and Estonia(both 87%).In 23 countries,more than half of respondents believe that ensuring good welfare conditions for cats and dogs bred for commercial purposes is very important,and more than three-quarters in Malta(83%),Sweden and Irela
163、nd(both 77%).Romania(15%),Poland and Slovakia(both 10%)are the only EU Member States where at least one in ten respondents believe that this is not important.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 37 The socio-demographic data show that over eight in
164、ten respondents in every socio-demographic category consider that it is important to ensure good welfare conditions for cats and dogs bred for commercial purposes.Focusing on the answers very important,the highest scores are among women(63%),Europeans aged 15-24 years old(65%),students(65%),unemploy
165、ed people(64%),managers(63%),and respondents who consider themselves belonging to the upper middle class(64%)or upper class(63%)of society.On the other hand,these proportions are lowest among men(56%),respondents who finished education aged 15 or earlier(55%),manual workers(55%),self-employed people
166、(57%),Europeans who have difficulties paying their bills from time to time(54%),and those who consider themselves belonging to the lower middle class of society(57%).In addition,respondents who have a positive image of the European Union(95%)are more likely than those who have a negative image of th
167、e EU(88%)to see ensuring good welfare conditions for cats and dogs bred for commercial purposes as important.Finally,Europeans who are in regular contact with companion animals are the most likely to hold this view(95%,compared to 89-91%in the other categories).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitud
168、es of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 38 Over three-quarters of Europeans believe that banning the cutting of certain body parts of the animals,unless necessary to protect workers/farmers,is important In all 27 EU Member States,over three-quarters of respondents think that banning the cu
169、tting of certain body parts of the animals unless its necessary to protect the safety of workers/farmers(in which case anaesthesia will be used)is an important condition to meet our ethical responsibilities to animals.This opinion is the most widespread among respondents in the Netherlands and Cypru
170、s(both 95%),Sweden,Greece,Luxembourg,Ireland(all 94%)and the least widespread in Estonia(81%),Romania(78%)and Latvia(76%).Over half of respondents believe that issue is very important in 23 countries,and at least three-quarters in the Netherlands(79%),Slovenia(77%)and Sweden(75%).In 11 EU Member Sta
171、tes,at least one in ten respondents believe that banning the cutting of certain body parts of the animals unless its necessary to protect the safety of workers/farmers is not an important element to meet our ethical responsibilities to animals,particularly in Romania(19%),before Belgium and Latvia(b
172、oth 13%),and Denmark and Estonia(both 12%).In Latvia,slightly more than one in ten respondents(11%)say they dont know.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 39 The socio-demographic data show that more than eight in ten respondents consider that it is
173、 important to ban the cutting of certain body parts of the animals in all socio-demographic categories.A focus on the answers very important reveals that the highest proportions are among women(64%,compared to 57%of men),Europeans aged 15-24 years old(64%),unemployed people(65%),managers(64%),and th
174、ose who consider themselves belonging to the upper class or upper middle class of society(both 66%).However,these proportions are lowest among house persons(55%),self-employed people and manual workers(both 56%),and Europeans who have difficulties paying their bills from time to time(55%).Moreover,E
175、uropeans who have a positive image of the European Union(92%)are more likely than those who have a negative image of the EU(85%)to believe that banning the cutting of certain body parts of the animals is an important issue.Finally,Europeans who are in regular contact with companion animals(92%)are t
176、he most likely to share this opinion,particularly when compared with those who are in contact with farming animals(82%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 40 Eight in ten Europeans believe that ensuring animals are not kept in individual cages is
177、important In all 27 EU Member States,at least eight in ten respondents believe that ensuring that animals are not kept in individual cages is an important factor to meet our ethical responsibilities to animals.This proportion ranges from 95%in Greece,Cyprus,Slovenia,and Luxembourg to 80%in Romania,B
178、ulgaria and Latvia.At least half of respondents in 21 EU Member States consider that ensuring that animals are not kept in individual cages is a very important condition,and more than seven in ten in Slovenia(78%),Luxembourg(75%),and Ireland and Malta(both 71%).In 13 countries,at least one in ten re
179、spondents think that this aspect is not important to meet our ethical responsibilities to animals,with the highest scores in Romania(18%),largely ahead of the Netherlands,Belgium,Denmark,Czechia,and Slovakia(all 13%).In Bulgaria,one in ten respondents(10%)answer dont know.Special Eurobarometer 533(9
180、9.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 41 The socio-demographic data show that over eight in ten respondents in every socio-demographic category consider that ensuring that animals are not kept in individual cages is important.Even a focus on the answers very important reveals
181、very few differences,with the highest levels among women(60%),unemployed people and students(both 60%),and the lowest among men(51%),self-employed people,manual workers and house persons(all 53%),and Europeans who have difficulties paying their bills from time to time(53%).In addition,respondents wh
182、o have a positive image of the European Union(91%)are more likely than those who have a negative image of the EU(85%)to see ensuring that animals are not kept in individual cages as important.Finally,Europeans who are in regular contact with companion animals(92%)are the most likely to hold this vie
183、w,particularly when compared with those who are in contact with farming animals(85%)or who are not in contact with animals(86%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 42 Nearly six in ten Europeans consider that fur farming should be strictly banned i
184、n the European Union When asked to say which of three statements about fur farming comes closest to their view16,an absolute majority of respondents(57%)choose the statement fur farming should be strictly banned in the EU.Close to a third(32%)say the statement fur farming should be maintained,but un
185、der EU-wide welfare conditions for those animals best corresponds to their own opinion.Finally,less than one in ten respondents(7%)choose the statement the current welfare conditions of fur animals are acceptable,so you do not see a need to change current practices,and 4%say they dont know.16 QC6.Wh
186、ich of the following statements about fur farming comes closest to your view?Fur farming should be strictly banned in the EU;Fur farming should be maintained,but under EU-wide welfare conditions for those animals;The current welfare conditions of fur animals are acceptable,so you do not see a need t
187、o change current practices;Dont know.It is interesting to note that the status of fur farming varies from country to country within the European Union.Fur farming has been banned in 14 EU member states:in Austria,Belgium,Croatia,Czechia,Estonia,France,Italy,Ireland,Latvia,Luxembourg,Malta,the Nether
188、lands,Slovakia and Slovenia.It is not banned in the other EU Member States,but some countries have introduced strict animal welfare laws(Germany and Sweden for instance);and political discussions on a ban are currently underway in other countries(Romania,Lithuania,and Poland)17.17 https:/ Eurobarome
189、ter 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 43 A national analysis shows that a majority of respondents say the statement fur farming should be strictly banned in the EU comes closest to their view in 18 EU Member States.At least two-thirds of respondents hold this view in
190、Italy(69%),Germany and Luxembourg(both 66%).The statement fur farming should be maintained,but under EU-wide welfare conditions for those animals is the most common answer in nine EU Member States:in Lithuania(54%),Denmark and Czechia(both 47%),Finland and Estonia(both 46%),Poland and Romania(both 4
191、5%),Slovakia(40%)and Bulgaria(38%).In addition,it obtains high proportions in the Netherlands(39%)and Greece(38%).The statement the current welfare conditions of fur animals are acceptable,so you do not see a need to change current practices does not come in first place in any of the 27 EU Member St
192、ates.However,at least one in ten respondents choose this statement in 11 countries,with the highest levels in Slovakia(20%),Romania(19%)and Latvia(17%).Finally,over one in ten respondents say they dont know in Bulgaria(15%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare
193、 March 2023 44 The socio-demographic data show that more than half of respondents in every socio-demographic category consider that fur farming should be strictly banned in the European Union.However:Women(62%)are much more likely than men(51%)to say fur farming should be strictly banned in the Euro
194、pean Union,while men are much more likely to consider that fur farming should be maintained under EU-wide welfare conditions(37%compared with 28%);Respondents aged 15-24 years old(36%)are more likely than those aged 55 and over(31%)to believe that fur farming should be maintained under EU-wide welfa
195、re conditions;Respondents who continued education up to 16 years old or beyond(33-34%)are more likely than those who finished education aged 15 or earlier(28%)to think that fur farming should be maintained under EU-wide welfare conditions;Managers(61%),other white collars and students(both 60%)are t
196、he most likely to consider that fur farming should be strictly banned in the European Union,particularly when compared with manual workers(52%)and self-employed people(53%);Respondents who consider themselves belonging to the upper class(52%)or working class(53%)of society are the least likely to sa
197、y fur farming should be strictly banned in the European Union(compared with 57-59%in the other categories).Moreover,Europeans who have a negative image of the European Union(28%)are the least likely to think that fur farming should be maintained under EU-wide welfare conditions(compared with 33-34%a
198、mong those who have a positive or neutral image of the EU).Finally,a relative majority of respondents who are in regular contact with farming animals believe that fur farming should be maintained under EU-wide welfare conditions(44%,compared to 41%who say it should be strictly banned in the EU).Spec
199、ial Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 45 Three-quarters of Europeans think that the practice of killing one-day old male baby chicks is unacceptable Respondents were asked which of four statements about the practice of killing one-day old male baby chick
200、s comes closest to their view18.Three-quarters of Europeans(75%)consider that this practice is unacceptable.In detail,half(50%)say the statement this practice is totally unacceptable:male baby chicks should not be killed,although this may result in an increase in the price of eggs best corresponds t
201、o their own opinion;and a quarter(25%)choose the statement this practice is somewhat unacceptable,unless they would have a clear use,e.g.,to feed birds of prey.Conversely,slightly more than one in five respondents(21%)believe that the practice of killing one-day old male baby chicks is acceptable.Th
202、is includes 16%who say the statement this practice is somewhat acceptable as long as the killing method ensures that they do not suffer comes closest to their view;and 5%who choose the statement this practice is totally acceptable,as farmed animals are killed eventually.Finally,4%of respondents answ
203、er dont know.In all 27 EU Member States,a majority of respondents consider that the practice of killing one-day old male baby chicks is unacceptable,with the highest levels among respondents in Luxembourg(87%),Germany and Italy(both 85%).At the other end of the scale,this majority is narrower in Slo
204、vakia(48%vs 45%),Czechia(49%vs 41%)and Lithuania(53%).18 QC7.Which of the following statements about this practice of killing male baby chicks just after birth comes closest to your view?This practice is totally unacceptable:male baby chicks should not be killed,although this may result in an increa
205、se in the price of eggs;This practice is somewhat In detail,a majority of respondents say the statement this practice is totally unacceptable:male baby chicks should not be killed,although this may result in an increase in the price of eggs comes closest to their view in 20 EU Member States,with the
206、 highest proportions in Germany(65%),Italy(64%)and France(63%).unacceptable,unless they would have a clear use,e.g.to feed birds of prey;This practice is somewhat acceptable as long as the killing method ensures that they do not suffer;This practice is totally acceptable,as farmed animals are killed
207、 eventually;Dont know.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 46 This practice is somewhat unacceptable,unless they would have a clear use,e.g.,to feed birds of prey is the most mentioned statement in six EU Member States:in the Netherlands and Finland
208、(both 37%),Denmark(35%),Sweden(34%),Poland(34%,same score as totally acceptable)and Romania(30%).Moreover,more than three in ten respondents cite this statement in Belgium(31%).The opinion that this practice is somewhat acceptable as long as the killing method ensures that they do not suffer is the
209、majority view in Czechia and Slovakia(both 30%).In addition,at least three in ten respondents mention it in the Netherlands(31%)and Sweden(30%).The feeling that this practice is totally acceptable does not come in first position in any of the 27 EU Member States.However,at least one in ten responden
210、ts say the statement this practice is totally acceptable,as farmed animals are killed eventually comes closest to their view in nine countries,with the highest proportions in Latvia(16%),Portugal,Slovakia and Estonia(all 15%).Finally,at least one in ten respondents answer dont know in Bulgaria(13%),
211、Latvia(11%)and Czechia(10%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 47 The socio-demographic data show that at least seven in ten respondents consider that the practice of killing one-day old male baby chicks is unacceptable in all socio-demographic ca
212、tegories.However:Women(54%)are more likely than men(46%)to say this practice is totally unacceptable and should be stopped,although this may result in an increase in the price of eggs;Respondents aged 15-24 years old(78%)are more likely than those aged 55 and over(73%)to think that this practice is
213、unacceptable;Respondents who finished education aged 15 or earlier(54%)are more likely than those who continued education up to 16 years old or beyond(49-50%)to believe that this practice is totally unacceptable;Students(80%)are the most likely to say the practice of killing one-day old male baby ch
214、icks is unacceptable,particularly when compared with unemployed people(70%);Respondents who consider themselves belonging to the upper class(79%)of society are more likely than those who consider themselves belonging to the working class(70%)to think that this practice is unacceptable.In addition,Eu
215、ropeans who have a positive(77%)or neutral(75%)image of the European Union are more likely than those who have a negative image of the EU(68%)to see this practice as unacceptable.Finally,respondents who are in regular contact with companion animals(78-79%)are the most likely to say that this practic
216、e is unacceptable(compared to 67-70%in the other categories).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 48 2.EU standards on agriculturalpracticesa.Food importation from non-EU countriesOver six in ten Europeans believe that EU animal welfare rules should
217、 apply for food imported from non-EU countries Respondents were asked to say which of three items about applying EU rules on the welfare of animals at the farm level for food imported from non-EU countries comes closest to their view19.More than six in ten respondents(62%)consider that this should c
218、hange.EU animal welfare rules should apply to imported food.In addition,nearly a quarter of respondents(22%)say the statement EU animal welfare rules do not need to apply to imported food,but all food products of any origin should bear labels informing EU consumers on the welfare rules applied comes
219、 closest to their view.On the other side,slightly more than one in ten respondents(11%)believe that EU animal welfare rules do not need to apply to imported food,and there is no need to change the current situation.Finally,one in twenty respondents(5%)say they dont know.19 QC8.Today,EU rules on the
220、welfare of animals at the farm level do not apply for food imported from non-EU countries.With this in mind,which of the following items comes closest to your view?This should change.EU animal welfare rules should apply to imported food;EU animal welfare rules do not need to apply to imported food,b
221、ut all food products of any origin should bear labels informing EU consumers on the welfare rules applied;EU animal welfare rules do not need to apply to imported food,and there is no need to change the current situation;Dont know.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal
222、welfare March 2023 49 In all 27 EU Member States,this should change.EU animal welfare rules should apply to imported food is the most common answer.More than half of respondents share this opinion in 22 countries,and more than seven in ten in the Netherlands(74%),Sweden and Slovenia(both 73%),France
223、(72%),and Germany and Greece(both 71%).At the other end of the scale,this majority is narrower in Romania,Bulgaria,and Estonia(all 42%),Poland(44%)and Malta(46%).At least three in ten respondents consider that EU animal welfare rules do not need to apply to imported food,but all food products of any
224、 origin should bear labels informing EU consumers on the welfare rules applied in Malta(33%),Romania(31%)and Italy(30%),compared to 15%in France,Spain and Slovenia.The opinion that EU animal welfare rules do not need to apply to imported food,and there is no need to change the current situation gets
225、 its highest levels among respondents in Romania(19%),Poland(18%)and Hungary(17%),and its lowest in the Netherlands(4%),Sweden(5%),and Germany,France,and Finland(all 7%).Finally,nearly one in five respondents say they dont know in Bulgaria and Estonia(both 17%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitud
226、es of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 50 The socio-demographic data show that more than half of respondents in all socio-demographic categories believe that EU animal welfare rules should apply for food imported from non-EU countries.However:Europeans who continued education up to 20 yea
227、rs old or beyond(67%)are the most likely to hold this view(compared with 59-61%in the other categories);Managers(68%)are the most likely to share this opinion,particularly when compared with house persons(56%);Europeans who have never or almost never difficulties paying their bills(65%)are more like
228、ly than those who have such difficulties from time to time(57%)or most of the time(61%)to say EU animal welfare rules should apply for food imported from non-EU countries;Respondents who consider themselves belonging to the upper class or upper middle class(both 66%)of society are more likely than t
229、hose who consider themselves belonging to the working class(60%)to share this opinion.Moreover,Europeans who have a positive image of the European Union(65%)are more likely than those who have a negative image of the EU(59%)to believe that EU animal welfare rules should apply for food imported from
230、non-EU countries.Finally,respondents who are in regular contact with companion animals in their daily lives(65-66%)are the most likely to hold this view,particularly when compared with those who are in contact with farming or other animals(both 57%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europe
231、ans towards animal welfare March 2023 51 b.Live transportation for commercialpurposesMore than eight in ten Europeans consider that the travel time for the commercial transport of live animals within or from the EU should be limited A large majority of respondents(83%)think that the travel time for
232、the transport(for commercial purposes)of live animals within or from the EU should be limited20.In detail,nearly half of respondents(47%)answer yes,definitely and over a third(36%)yes,to some extent.Conversely,slightly more than one in ten respondents(12%)believe that this travel time should not be
233、limited,including 10%who answer no,not really and 2%no,not at all.Finally,5%say they dont know.In all 27 EU Member States,more than half of respondents consider that the travel time for the transport(for commercial purposes)of live animals within or from the EU should be limited.However,there are si
234、gnificant differences between countries:at least nine in ten respondents hold this view in Luxembourg(92%),Germany(91%),Ireland,Austria and Slovenia(all 90%),compared with less than seven in ten in Bulgaria(54%),Latvia(67%)and Estonia(69%).At least half of respondents answer yes,definitely in eight
235、EU Member States:in Luxembourg(71%),Sweden(63%),Germany(62%),France and Austria(both 61%),Slovenia(59%),and Denmark and Ireland(both 50%).On the other hand,at least one in ten respondents in 19 countries think that the travel time for the commercial transport of live animals should not be limited,an
236、d more than one in five in Romania and Bulgaria(both 23%),and Czechia and Latvia(both 21%).20 QC9.Do you think that the travel time for the transport(for commercial purposes)of live animals within or from the EU should be limited?Yes,definitely;Yes,to some extent;No,not really;No,not at all;Dont kno
237、w.Finally,nearly a quarter of respondents in Bulgaria(23%)say they dont know,largely ahead of Estonia(13%)and Latvia(12%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 52 The socio-demographic data show that more than three-quarters of respondents consider t
238、hat the travel time for the commercial transport of live animals within or from the EU should be limited in each socio-demographic category.However:Women(86%)are more likely than men(81%)to share this opinion;Europeans who continued education up to 16 years old or beyond(84-85%)are more likely than
239、those who finished education aged 15 or earlier(79%)to hold this view;Other white collars(87%)and managers(86%)are the most likely to say the travel time should be limited,particularly when compared with house persons(77%)and self-employed people(80%);Europeans who have never or almost never difficu
240、lties paying their bills(85%)are slightly more likely than those who have such difficulties from time to time(80%)or most of the time(82%)to think this way;Respondents who consider themselves belonging to the working class(81%)of society are slightly less likely than those who consider themselves be
241、longing to any other class(84-85%)to share this opinion.In addition,Europeans who have a positive image of the European Union(87%)are more likely than those who have a negative(79%)or neutral(82%)image of the EU to think that the travel time for the commercial transport of live animals should be lim
242、ited.Finally,respondents who are in regular contact with farming animals in their daily lives(74%)are by far the least likely to share this opinion,particularly when compared with those who are in contact with companion animals(87-89%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards an
243、imal welfare March 2023 53 c.Welfare of animals at the time of slaughter Over eight in ten Europeans think that it is important to improve the welfare of animals in slaughterhouses Over eight in ten respondents(88%)believe that it is important to improve the welfare of animals at the time of slaught
244、er,for example by increasing official controls,including with the use of video cameras21.Indeed,an absolute majority(51%)answers that it is very important and nearly four in ten(37%)somewhat important.Meanwhile,one in ten respondents(10%)consider that it is not important to improve the welfare of an
245、imals in slaughterhouses,including 8%thinking it is not very important and 2%not important at all.Finally,2%answer dont know.A national analysis shows that at least six in ten respondents believe that it is important to improve the welfare of animals in slaughterhouse in all 27 EU Member States,with
246、 the highest proportions among respondents in Luxembourg(97%),Germany,France,the Netherlands and Cyprus(all 92%),and the lowest in Latvia(62%),and Estonia and Lithuania(both 73%).In ten countries,at least half of respondents answer that improving the welfare of animals in slaughterhouse is very impo
247、rtant,and more than six in ten in Luxembourg(71%),the Netherlands(67%),France(65%),Germany(64%),Sweden and Cyprus(both 63%).21 QC10.In your opinion,how important is it to improve the welfare of animals in slaughterhouses,for example by increasing official controls,However,at least one in ten respond
248、ents think that improving the welfare of animals in slaughterhouse is not important in 18 EU Member States,and at least one in five in Latvia(29%),ahead of Romania(23%),Denmark(22%)and Lithuania(20%).including with the use of video cameras?Very important;Somewhat important;Not very important;Not imp
249、ortant at all;Dont know.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 54 The socio-demographic data show that over eight in ten respondents in all socio-demographic categories consider that it is important to improve the welfare of animals in slaughterhouses
250、.However:Women(55%)are much more likely than men(46%)to answer that it is very important;Similarly,Europeans who continued education up to 20 years old or beyond(54%)are more likely than those who finished education aged 19 or earlier(48%)to see this improvement as very important;Managers,other whit
251、e collars and students(all 90%)are the most likely to think that it is important to improve the welfare of animals in slaughterhouses,particularly when compared with house persons(82%)and manual workers(85%);Europeans who have never or almost never difficulties paying their bills(90%)are more likely
252、 than those who have such difficulties most of the time(84%)or from time to time(85%)to share this opinion;Respondents who consider themselves belonging to the upper class(62%)or upper middle class(59%)of society are more likely than those who consider themselves belonging to the working class(47%)o
253、r lower middle class(48%)to say it is very important to improve the welfare of animals in slaughterhouses.Moreover,Europeans who have a positive image of the European Union(92%)are much more likely than those who have a negative image of the EU(81%)to believe that it is important to improve the welf
254、are of animals in slaughterhouses.Finally,respondents who are in regular contact with companion animals in their daily lives(91%)are more likely than those who are in contact with farming animals(81%),with other animals(83%)or who have no contact with animals(85%)to hold this view.55 III.ANIMAL WELF
255、ARE-FRIENDLYPRODUCTSSpecial Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 56 1.Openness to pay a premium for animal welfare-friendly products Six in ten Europeans are willing to pay more for products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems When asked wh
256、ether they would be willing to pay more for products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems22,six in ten respondents(60%,+1 percentage point since 201523)answer positively.In detail,slightly more than a quarter(26%,-9pp since 2015)would be ready to pay up to 5%more,one in five(20%,+4pp
257、)would be ready to pay up to 10%more,and less than one in ten would be ready to pay up to 20%more(8%,+3pp)or more than 20%more(6%,+3pp).Conversely,nearly four in ten respondents(37%,+2pp)are not ready to pay more,while 2%(-2pp)spontaneously answer that it depends on the price of the product.Finally,
258、just 1%(-1)say they do not know.It is interesting to note that,since 2015,the overall proportion of respondents ready to pay more for products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems has remained relatively stable(+1 percentage point),despite the context of high food inflation at the ti
259、me where this Eurobarometer survey was carried out.However,the share of respondents ready to pay up to 5%more has decreased by nine percentage points,while the shares ready to pay more than 5%more have increased by three or four percentage points.Respondents willing to pay more for such products are
260、 now ready to pay a higher percentage more than they were in 2015.22 QC13.Would you be willing to pay more for products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems?No,you are not ready to pay more;Yes,you would be ready to pay up to 5%more;Yes,you would be ready to pay up to 10%more;Yes,you
261、 would be ready to pay up to 20%In 19 EU Member States(compared to 17 in 2015),a majority of respondents are willing to pay more for products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems.Over eight in ten respondents are ready to pay more in Sweden(92%),the Netherlands(87%),Luxembourg(84%)an
262、d Finland(82%).At the other end of the scale,this majority is narrower in Estonia(47%vs 42%no),Cyprus(50%vs 48%),Romania,Ireland and Latvia(all 51%).In 14 of these countries,a relative majority of respondents say they would be ready to pay up to 5%more.At least a third of respondents give this answe
263、r in Croatia and Cyprus(both 35%),and Latvia and Malta(both 31%).However,in five EU Member States,a majority of respondents would be ready to pay up to 10%more.This is the case in Luxembourg(33%),the Netherlands(31%),Germany(30%),Sweden(28%)and Denmark(27%).In addition,Sweden is the only country whe
264、re more than one in five respondents would be ready to pay up to 20%more(22%)or more than 20%more(27%).more;Yes,you would be ready to pay more than 20%more;It depends on the price of the product(SPONTANEOUS);Dont know.23 This question has been slightly modified since 2015,when it was:Would you be wi
265、lling to pay more for products sourced from animal welfare-friendly production systems?Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 57 On the other hand,over half of respondents in seven EU member States(same as in 2015)are not ready to pay more.This is the
266、 case in Portugal(71%),Bulgaria(61%),Hungary(57%),Poland(55%),Greece,Lithuania and Slovakia(all 53%).Finally,respondents in Spain are divided on this matter(48%vs 48%).In terms of evolutions since 2015,the willingness to pay more for products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems has
267、gained ground in 15 EU Member States,by two digits in Croatia(65%,+16 percentage points),Slovenia(71%,+15pp),Czechia(58%,+11pp),Italy(54%,+11pp)and Romania(51%,+11pp).Conversely,it has lost ground in 11 countries,most dramatically in Cyprus(50%,-14pp).Finally,it is unchanged in Latvia(51%).Following
268、 these evolutions,the willingness to pay more is now the majority view in three additional countries:in Czechia(58%vs 35%,compared with 47%vs 48%in 2015),Italy(54%vs 43%,compared with 43%vs 49%in 2015)and Romania(51%vs 45%,compared with 40%vs 55%in 2015).However,respondents in Spain are now divided(
269、48%vs 48%,compared with 51%vs 43%in 2015).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 58 The socio-demographic data show that,in most socio-demographic categories,a majority of respondents are willing to pay more for products sourced from animal welfare-fr
270、iendly farming systems:This proportion is highest among Europeans aged 15-24 years old(66%),those who continued education up to 20 years old or beyond(70%),managers(77%),students(66%),respondents who have never or almost never difficulties paying their bills(68%),and those who consider themselves be
271、longing to the upper middle class(84%),upper class(79%)or middle class(66%)of society;Conversely,in three socio-demographic categories,a majority of respondents say they are not ready to pay more for such products.This is the case among Europeans who finished education aged 15 or earlier(56%no vs 40
272、%total yes),those who have difficulties paying their bills most of the time(59%vs 38%),and respondents who consider themselves belonging to the working class of society(56%vs 40%);Finally,house persons are divided on this matter(48%vs 48%).In addition,Europeans who have a positive image of the Europ
273、ean Union(67%)are much more likely than those who have a negative(51%)or neutral(56%)image of the EU to be willing to pay more for products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems.Finally,respondents who are in regular contact with other companion animals in their daily lives(69%)are th
274、e most likely to be willing to pay more for such products,particularly when compared with those who have no contact with animals(55%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 59 2.Interest in identifying animal welfare-friendly labelling for products Si
275、x in ten Europeans look for labels identifying products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems when buying food products After having been explained that products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems may carry an identifying label,respondents were asked whether they loo
276、k for these labels when buying food products24.Six in ten respondents(60%,+8 percentage points since 201525)say they look for these identifying labels when buying food products,including nearly three in ten(28%,+3pp)who answer yes,most of the time and close to a third(32%,+5pp)yes,sometimes.On the o
277、ther hand,nearly four in ten respondents(37%,unchanged)look never(19%,-4pp)or very rarely(18%,+4pp)for these identifying labels.Finally,just 2%of respondents spontaneously say that they didnt know these labels existed an 8-percentage point decrease since 2015,which may suggest an increased awareness
278、 of these labels and just 1%(=)answer dont know.24 QC11.Products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems may carry an identifying label.Do you look for these labels when buying food products?Yes,most of the time;Yes,sometimes;No,or very rarely;No,never;You didnt know these labels existe
279、d(SPONTANEOUS);Dont know.25 This question has been slightly modified since 2015,when it was:Products sourced from animal welfare-friendly production systems may carry an identifying label.Do you look for these labels when buying such products?Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans tow
280、ards animal welfare March 2023 60 A national analysis reveals that an absolute majority of respondents in 16 EU Member States answer that they look for labels identifying products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems when buying food products.Over three-quarters of respondents look f
281、or these labels in Luxembourg(84%),Germany(79%),Sweden(78%)and the Netherlands(76%).This majority is narrower in Latvia(52%),Cyprus(55%),and Portugal and Ireland(both 57%).Among these countries,more than four in ten respondents even say they look most of the time for these identifying labels in Swed
282、en(53%),Luxembourg(51%),the Netherlands(48%)and Germany(44%).Conversely,only a minority of respondents look for these labels in nine EU Member States:in Bulgaria(26%vs 65%),Greece(32%vs 63%),Estonia(39%vs 51%),Lithuania(39%vs 55%),Malta(39%vs 57%),Poland(39%vs 58%),Slovakia(43%vs 53%),Spain(47%vs 50
283、%)and Czechia(48%vs 50%).More than four in ten respondents never look for these labels in Bulgaria(43%),Greece and Malta(both 41%).Finally,respondents in Romania and Hungary are divided on this matter(both 49%vs 49%).Since 2015,the share of respondents who look for labels identifying products source
284、d from animal welfare-friendly farming systems when buying food products has risen in 20 EU Member States,and by two digits in seven countries:in Portugal(57%,+21 percentage points),Italy(67%,+20pp),Germany(79%,+19pp),Slovenia(58%,+17pp),Croatia(61%,+12pp),Belgium(60%,+11pp)and Spain(47%,+10pp).Conv
285、ersely,it has fallen in fourcountries,most dramatically in Malta(39%,-11pp).Finally,it isunchanged in Denmark(67%),Austria(66%)and France(61%).Following these changes,a majority of respondents now look for these identifying labels when buying food products in Slovenia(58%vs 40%,compared with 41%vs 5
286、5%in 2015)and Portugal(57%vs 35%,compared with 36%vs 36%in 2015).Meanwhile,only a minority now look for these labels in Estonia(39%vs 51%,compared with 36%vs 35%in 2015)and Malta(39%vs 57%,compared with 50%vs 45%in 2015).Finally,respondents in Hungary are now divided(49%vs 49%,compared with 44%vs 46
287、%in 2015).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 61 The socio-demographic data show that a majority of respondents look for labels identifying products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems when buying food products in all socio-demogra
288、phic categories but one:This proportion is highest among women(64%,compared to 56%of men),Europeans aged 25-39 years old(63%,compared to 56%of those aged 15-24 years old),those who continued education up to 20 years old or beyond(66%),managers(72%),other white collars(66%),self-employed people(63%),
289、respondents who have never or almost never difficulties paying their bills(62%),and those who consider themselves belonging to the upper middle class(74%),upper class(67%)or middle class(65%)of society;This majority is narrower among Europeans who finished education aged 15 or earlier(49%total yes v
290、ersus 48%total no),unemployed people(50%vs 48%)and respondents who have difficulties paying their bills most of the time(51%vs 45%);Conversely,only a minority of respondents who consider themselves belonging to the working class of society(46%versus 50%)look for such labels when buying food products
291、.Moreover,Europeans who have a positive image of the European Union(64%)are more likely than those who have a negative(55%)or neutral(57%)image of the EU to look for such labels.Finally,over six in ten respondents who are in regular contact with other companion animals(68%)or their own companion ani
292、mals(62%)look for such labels,compared with fewer than six in ten of those who are in contact with farming animals(53%),other animals(57%)or who are not in contact with animals(56%)Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 62 3.Current choice of animal w
293、elfare-friendly products in shops andsupermarketsAlmost half of Europeans view the current choice of animal welfare-friendly food products in shops and supermarkets as sufficient,but four in ten are still not satisfied with it Close to one in two respondents(48%,+10 percentage points since 2015)cons
294、ider that there is currently a sufficient choice of animal welfare-friendly food products in shops and supermarkets26,including 36%(+8pp)who answer yes,probably and 12%(+2pp)yes,certainly.However,a similar proportion(43%,-4pp)is not satisfied with the choice available of animal welfare-friendly food
295、 products,with 31%(unchanged)answering no,probably not and 12%(-4pp)no,certainly not.Finally,close to one in ten respondents(9%,-6pp)answer that they dont know.Since 2015,the proportion of respondents who believe that there is a sufficient choice of animal welfare-friendly food products in shops and
296、 supermarkets has gained ten percentage points,at the expense of the dont know and no,certainly not answers.This suggests that such products tend to be more visible now.26 QC12.Do you think there is currently a sufficient choice of animal welfare-friendly food products in shops and supermarkets?Yes,
297、certainly;Yes,probably;No,probably not;No,certainly not;Dont know.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 63 In 18 EU Member States,a majority of respondents consider that there is currently a sufficient choice of animal welfare-friendly food products
298、in shops and supermarkets.At least half of respondents share this opinion in 14 EU Member States,with the highest levels in Italy(66%),the Netherlands(64%),Denmark and Finland(both 61%).This majority is relative in Slovakia(45%vs 40%),Lithuania(45%vs 35%),Portugal(47%vs 42%)and Austria(49%vs 41%).In
299、 the Netherlands,close to a quarter of respondents(24%)answer yes,certainly.However,in nine EU Member States,only a minority of respondents believe that there is a sufficient choice of animal welfare-friendly food products,with the lowest scores in Malta(22%vs 62%),Bulgaria(30%vs 49%)and Estonia(35%
300、vs 47%).Over one in five respondents think that there is certainly not a sufficient choice of animal welfare-friendly food products in shops and supermarkets in Malta(22%)and Greece(21%).Finally,at least one in ten respondents say they do not know in 14 EU Member States,most notably in Bulgaria(21%)
301、and Lithuania(20%).Since 2015,the proportion of respondents who agree that there is a sufficient choice of animal welfare-friendly food products in shops and supermarket has increased in 24 EU Member States,by at least two digits in 16 countries,and most dramatically in Latvia(51%,+20 percentage poi
302、nts)and Germany(44%,+20pp).Meanwhile,it has decreased in only two EU Member States:in Malta(22%,-18pp)and Cyprus(54%,-4pp).Finally,it is unchanged in Austria(49%).Following these evolutions,the feeling that there is a sufficient choice of animal welfare-friendly food products in shops and supermarke
303、t is the majority view in eight additional countries:in Denmark(61%vs 32%,compared with 46%vs 46%in 2015),Croatia(54%vs 41%,compared with 42%vs 44%),Romania(52%vs 42%,compared with 38%vs 47%),Latvia(51%vs 35%,compared with 31%vs 51%),Slovenia(51%vs 42%,compared with 34%vs 53%),Poland(50%vs 38%,compa
304、red with 37%vs 39%),Lithuania(45%vs 35%,compared with 37%vs 47%)and Slovakia(45%vs 40%,compared with 34%vs 53%).Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare March 2023 64 The socio-demographic data show that a majority of respondents in most socio-demographic categori
305、es think that there is currently a sufficient choice of animal welfare-friendly food products in shops and supermarkets:This proportion is highest among Europeans aged 25-54 years old(50-51%,compared to 46%of those aged 15-24 years old and 47%of those aged 55 and over),those who continued education
306、up to 16 years old or beyond(49%,compared to 45%of those who finished education aged 15 or earlier),other white collars(53%),self-employed people(52%),managers(51%)and manual workers(50%),respondents who have difficulties paying their bills never or almost never(50%)or from time to time(49%),and tho
307、se who consider themselves belonging to the upper class(56%),upper middle class(55%)or middle class(51%)of society;Conversely,only a minority of respondents consider that there is currently a sufficient choice of these products in shops and supermarkets among unemployed people(36%total yes versus 49
308、%total no),Europeans who have difficulties paying their bills most of the time(39%vs 51%)and those who consider themselves belonging to the working class of society(42%versus 44%).In addition,a majority of Europeans who have a positive image of the European Union(53%)think that there is a sufficient
309、 choice of such products,compared with a minority of those who have a negative image of the EU(43%total yes versus 48%total no).Respondents who have a neutral image of the EU are divided on this issue(45%vs 45%).Finally,respondents who are in regular contact with other companion animals(51%)are the
310、most likely to say there is currently a sufficient choice of animal welfare-friendly food products in shops and supermarkets,compared with a minority of those who are in contact with other animals(46%vs 48%).65 CONCLUSION Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Attitudes of Europeans towards animal welfare M
311、arch 2023 66 As it has been the case in 2015,the main findings of this Special Eurobarometer survey show that animal welfare is of great importance for Europeans.This view remains the overwhelming majority within Europeans,also after Brexit and the departure from the EU of a country very attached to
312、 animal welfare.One possible reason for the importance that Europeans attach to animal welfare may be the fact that more than six in ten Europeans are in regular contact with animals in their daily lives.However,if large proportions are in contact with companion animals,less than one in ten European
313、s are in contact with farming animals.Over nine in ten Europeans consider that it is important to protect the welfare of farmed animals,and even an absolute majority think that it is very important.More than eight in ten Europeans also believe that the welfare of farmed animals in their country shou
314、ld be better protected than it is now.This represents 2pp more compared to 2015,suggesting an increasing concern regarding farmed animals.Interestingly,over seven in ten Europeans think that the welfare of companion animals in their country should be better protected,that is a ten-percentage point l
315、ower proportion than for farmed animals.This may suggest that Europeans believe that animal welfare standards of farmed animals are worse compared to the welfare of companion animals in their country.Two-thirds of Europeans would like to have more information about the conditions in which farmed ani
316、mals are raised in their country,which is a good indicator of the importance they attach to the welfare of farmed animals.This is also reflected in their consumer behaviour:indeed,six in ten Europeans look for labels identifying products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems when buyi
317、ng food products,that is an eight-percentage point increase since 2015.Moreover,six in ten Europeans are willing to pay more for products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems.Around a third are even ready to pay more than 5%more,a ten-percentage point increase since 2015.Similarly,th
318、e share of Europeans who think that there is currently a sufficient choice of animal welfare-friendly food products in shops and supermarkets has gained ten percentage points since 2015.It is now the majority view(48%),but a similar proportion(43%)holds the opposite view.Around nine in ten Europeans
319、 think that the seven aspects of animal welfare submitted to them for opinion are important to ensure that farming and breeding practices meet our ethical responsibilities to animals.It was the case for providing farmed animals enough space,ensuring that they have enough food and an adapted environm
320、ent,ensuring that people who handle them have sufficient skills and training and ensuring good welfare conditions for horses,cats and dogs bred for commercial purposes.In addition to these elements,an absolute majority of Europeans consider that fur farming should be strictly banned in the European
321、Union.However,nearly a third think that fur farming should be maintained,but under EU-wide welfare conditions for those animals.The practice of killing one-day old male baby chicks is unacceptable for three-quarters of Europeans.Half of Europeans even say this practice is totally unacceptable:male b
322、aby chicks should not be killed,although this may result in an increase in the price of eggs.Once again,we note that most Europeans are ready to pay more for products sourced from animal welfare-friendly farming systems.This suggests that Europeans are aware of the level of investment required to im
323、plement new animal welfare-friendly standards and legislation.With this in mind,it is not surprising that over six in ten Europeans believe that EU rules on the welfare of animals at the farm level should also apply for food imported from non-EU countries,unlike the current situation,and that nearly
324、 a quarter of Europeans consider that all food products of any origin should bear labels informing EU consumers on the welfare rules applied.This is very much in line with the ethical consideration expressed by large majorities of Europeans that protecting animal welfare is important,in particular b
325、y providing farmed animals sufficient space,ensuring that they have an appropriate environment,that they are not subjected to mutilations,that they are not kept in cages,and that the establishments breeding cats and dogs maintain good welfare conditions.As reflected by the growing ethical concerns f
326、or the treatment of animals Europeans are conscious that ensuring the welfare of farmed animals goes beyond the farm level and the borders of the EU.More than eight in ten Europeans consider that the travel time for the commercial transport of live animals within or from the EU should be limited.Fin
327、ally,nearly nine in ten Europeans believe that it is important to improve the welfare of animals in slaughterhouses,for example by increasing official controls,including with the use of video cameras.Special Eurobarometer 533(99.1)Technical Specifications March 2023 TS1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Betw
328、een 2 and 26 March 2023,Kantar Public on behalf of Kantar Belgium carried out the wave 99.1 of the Eurobarometer survey,at the request of the European Commission,Directorate-General for Communication,“Media monitoring and Eurobarometer”Unit.Wave 98.1 covers the population of the respective nationali
329、ties of the European Union Member States,resident in each of the 27 Member States and aged 15 years and over.The basic sample design applied in all countries is a stratified multi-stage,random(probability)one.In each country,the sample frame is first stratified by NUTS regions and within each region
330、 by a measure of urbanity(DEGURBA).The number of sample points selected in each strata reflects the stratum population 15+.At the second stage sampling points were drawn with probability proportional to their 0+population size from within each stratum.The samples thus represent the whole territory o
331、f the countries surveyed according to the EUROSTAT NUTS II(or equivalent)and according to the distribution of the resident population of the respective nationalities in terms of metropolitan,urban and rural areas27.27 Urban Rural classification based on DEGURBA(https:/ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/degre
332、e-of-urbanisation/background)In each of the selected sampling points,a starting coordinate was drawn at random and a reverse geo-coding tool used to identify the closest address to the coordinate.This address was the starting address for the random walk.Further addresses(every Nth address)were selec
333、ted by standard random route procedures,from the initial address.In each household,the respondent was drawn,at random.The approach to the random selection was conditional on the household size.By way of example for households with two 15+members the script was used to select either the informant(person responding to the screener questionnaire)or the other eligible member in the household.For house