708 The EU is reportedly considering dropping its plans for stricter animal welfare measures, according to Compassion in World Farming EU. The group, based in Brussels, quotes press reports which say there are fears that draft laws on the issue may now be scrapped. Compassion in World Farming EU said that two years ago, the European Commission “made an unprecedented pledge to end caged farming.” The group said this was in response to a referendum-like action by 1.4 million citizens. The

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