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WRITTEN QUESTION E-2218/01 by Hanja Maij-Weggen (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Growing numbers of stray dogs in southern and central European towns.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2218/01 by Hanja Maij-Weggen (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Growing numbers of stray dogs in southern and central European towns.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2218/01 by Hanja Maij-Weggen (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Growing numbers of stray dogs in southern and central European towns.
Úř. věst. C 81E, 4.4.2002, p. 133–133
(ES, DA, DE, EL, EN, FR, IT, NL, PT, FI, SV)
92001E2218
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2218/01 by Hanja Maij-Weggen (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Growing numbers of stray dogs in southern and central European towns.
Official Journal 081 E , 04/04/2002 P. 0133 - 0133
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2218/01 by Hanja Maij-Weggen (PPE-DE) to the Commission (24 July 2001) Subject: Growing numbers of stray dogs in southern and central European towns Is the Commission aware that numbers of stray dogs and cats in southern and central European towns continue to increase? Does the Commission know that, given the extent of the problem, it has become almost impossible for animal protection organisations to catch these animals? Is the Commission aware that these stray dogs and cats are not only suffering from neglect, but can also represent a growing public health problem? Is the Commission aware that in Bucharest, Romania, alone there are about 100 000 stray dogs running in packs, and that in Athens and Corfu, Greece, and Naples and Pompeii, Italy, for example, there are also large numbers of stray animals? What can the Commission do to help solve this problem? Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission (26 September 2001) The Commission is aware that the problem of stray dogs and cats is a serious one in certain European cities. However, the responsibility for finding a solution to this particular problem is one for the authorities within the Member States and third countries concerned. The Community has no competence in relation to this matter.