Lobby organisation
European Animal Research Association
NGO or non-profit · Health & pharma also Environment & climate · HQ: Belgium · Transparency Register entry
As of 8 October 2026, European Animal Research Association appears in 3 declared MEP meetings (3 different MEPs), most often with European People's Party.
In their own words
“The European Animal Research Association (EARA) is a European organisation that communicates and advocates biomedical research using animals by providing accurate and evidence-based information. We aim at educating the public on its benefits, cooperating with research stakeholders, and promoting the creation and development of national networks.”
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“Our vision is to enhance the understanding and recognition of research involving animals across Europe, allowing for a more constructive dialogue with all stakeholders and a more efficient climate for research in Europe. EARA’s mission is to uphold the interests of biomedical research and healthcare development across Europe. EARA was created by academic institutions, associations and the industry to provide a European platform for the public and other external stakeholders to be informed and learn about animal research, its benefits and limitations.”
Stated goals from the organisation's own Transparency Register filing.
Who they meet, and when
Which groups they meet
Share of this organisation's 3 declared meetings, by the meeting MEP's political group. Every meeting was with a single group.
Meetings by year
Declared meetings per calendar year, 2023–2025. Bar length is relative to its busiest year (2 in 2025).
Group is each MEP's current political group, not necessarily the one they sat with at the time. Shares are rounded to whole percent.
The MEPs they meet most
The 3 most recent declared meetings
| Date | MEP | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | Maria Walsh | Animal Transport |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Tomislav Sokol | Health policy |
| 25 Jan 2023 | Sirpa Pietikäinen | Animal welfare and animal testing |
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