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New EU rules establish the first harmonised EU-wide standards for the welfare, breeding, identification and traceability of cats and dogs. Their identification and registration will now be mandatory, supporting responsible breeders and owners, and closing the door on illegal operators.
Ten years ago, the GDPR gave Europeans real control over their personal data for the first time. From the right to access your data to the right to be forgotten, its protections apply wherever you are in the EU.
On the occasion of Natura 2000 Day, we celebrate the EU’s flagship nature network, which covers more than 27 000 nature sites in Europe. Join the celebrations by taking part in a BioBlitz and exploring a Natura 2000 site near you.
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