EU Commission faces renewed pressure to act on 'End the Cage Age' initiative

Ahead of the State of the European Union address, the EU Commission is reminded that over 1.4 million citizens signed the 'End the Cage Age' initiative six years ago, which remains unaddressed. The Commission's response to this long-pending citizens' initiative is uncertain, but the upcoming speech may signal a policy shift on animal welfare. This matters as it tests the EU's commitment to participatory democracy and could influence agricultural policy.