Stop European agricultural subsidies for bullfighting.
European Agricultural Subsidies
We believe this must stop. That’s why we at CAS International, with the support of the animal rights organizations AnimaNaturalis (Spain) and ANIMAL (Portugal), have started a petition to end European agricultural subsidies for bull breeders. In the coming years, the new agricultural policy after 2027 will be determined, making this the perfect moment for European citizens to show that we do not want EU money supporting these cruel practices.
By signing the petition, you show the European Parliament that there is broad public support to stop these subsidies. We will submit the petition to the European Parliament, ensuring that MEPs permanently end subsidies for bull breeders.
Majority of people in European bullfighting countries against the harmful tradition
The majority of people in Spain, France and Portugal is against bullfighting and think the harmful tradition causes too much suffering to bulls, a survey shows. The survey among 7500 people carried out by Ipsos I&O Public on behalf of the Dutch animal protection Ngo CAS International shows furthermore that a great majority of the inhabitants of the three European countries where bullfighting still takes place think that public money should not be spent to support bullfighting and that the European Union should protect the welfare of animals within cultural traditions.
Stop European agricultural subsidies for bullfighting.
Bullfighting in Europe still takes place in Spain, France, and Portugal. Every year, thousands of bulls die in the arena, and tens of thousands of other bulls and cows are used in cruel traditional festivals, such as bull runs.
What many people don’t know is that this is partly made possible by the European Union (EU). And every EU citizen contributes to this.
How does that work?
Every year, the EU provides agricultural subsidies to farmers. This is done through a scheme called the Common Agricultural Policy. A portion of this money, an estimated 200 million euros per year, goes to breeders of bulls used for bullfighting.
Many people in Spain, France, Portugal, and the rest of the EU disagree with this. They believe their tax money should not be used for these practices.
But we can do something about it!
In the coming years, the European Commission, EU Member States, and the European Parliament will decide on a new Common Agricultural Policy for after 2027. This is the perfect time to show that we want an end to these subsidies for bull breeders.
Public Opinion
In 2024, we commissioned a public survey on opinions regarding bullfighting in Spain, France, and Portugal. A majority of the population in these countries is against bullfighting and believes that no public funds should be spent on facilitating it. Read all the survey results here.
Want to know more?
You can find more information about all things related to bullfighting and recent updates on our website, www.cas-international.org.
If you’d like to learn more about what bullfighting involves, check out this page.
If you want to know more about the cruel bull fiestas and sign a petition against them, visit www.bloodfiestas.org.
About this petition and CAS International
This petition is an initiative of CAS International and is supported by the animal rights organizations AnimaNaturalis (Spain) and ANIMAL (Portugal). Data originating from this petition will only be shared with the European Parliament in line with our privacy statement and not with AnimaNaturalis or other organizations that support this petition.
CAS International is a Dutch NGO committed to end bullfighting, cruel patron festivals with bulls and cows and other cultural events that cause animal suffering. We advocate for a compassionate culture in which no harm is inflicted on animals or humans. We are member and co-founder of the International Anti-Bullfighting Network. Together we fight for a bullfighting free world.
