On 14 October 2025, the re-established MEPs for Wildlife group held its first event entitled “Stolen Wildlife: Closing the Gaps in EU Wildlife Trade Rules”. Hosted by MEPs César Luena (S&D), Anja Hazekamp (The Left), and Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy (Renew), and co-organised by Four Paws, Humane World for Animals, IFAW, Pro Wildlife and WCS, the event focused on how the European Union can strengthen its response to illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade. Learn more