The Grindadráp – the Faroese whale and dolphin hunt: How the EU can pressure the Faroe Islands to end the hunts?

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2025-11-18T11:30:00+00:00

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MEP EVENT The Grindadráp – the Faroese whale and dolphin huntHow the EU can pressure the Faroe Islands to end the hunts?📅 Date:Tuesday, 18 November 2025🕐 Time:10:30–12:30 CET📍 Location:European Parliament, BrusselsRoom ASP 5G1Co-Hosted bySebastian EVERDING The Left GroupPartei Mensch Umwelt Tierschutz Emma FOURREAUThe Left GroupLa France Insoumise Tilly METZ Greens/EFA GroupDéi Gréng About the EventJoin us for an expert briefing on the Grindadráp – the Faroese whale and dolphin hunt – and Motion for Resolution B10-0404/2025. Learn about the methods used in these hunts, the sustainability for pilot whale populations, and the health implications of whale meat consumption.This briefing will provide comprehensive insights into the environmental, ethical, and public health concerns surrounding the traditional Faroese whale hunts, and explore potential EU mechanisms to address this controversial practice.Organized in collaboration with the Stop the Grind Initiative, this event brings together Members of the European Parliament from multiple political groups to discuss concrete actions the EU can take to pressure the Faroe Islands to end these hunts.

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