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Tilly Metz

@tillymetz.bsky.social
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Member of the European Parliament (Greens/EFA) Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT) Member of ENVI, TRAN & AGRI 🌈💚🐾

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 22/09/2026
🇪🇺 Today we welcomed MEP Tilly Metz (@tillymetz.bsky.social) and her team to EFSA. Discussions focused on how science supports decision-making in areas including pesticides, One Health, animal welfare and new methodologies for risk assessment. Thank you for the valuable exchange. #FoodSafety
MEP Tilly Metz and EFSA's Executive Director Nikolaus Kriz shaking hands.Group picture (EFSA and MEP Tilly Metz team)
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Délégation Europe écologie au Parlement européen @europeecologie.eu · 15/09/2026
Avec @tillymetz.bsky.social, nous attendons qu'elle réponde enfin à l'Initiative citoyenne "Fur Free Europe" et qu'elle s'engage pour une Europe sans fourrure et plus largement, respectueuse du bien-être animal. 4/
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Dear Commission, let's #EndTheCageAge! @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
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Diego Velazquez @diegoinbxl.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Green MEP @tillymetz.bsky.social has stepped into a field the Luxembourgish far right had long claimed as its own: the love for the local language, Lëtzebuergesch. Is this a one‑off move or the start of a new strategy by the Greens? @wort.lu has the answers: www.wort.lu/politik/dei-...
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Déi Gréng flirten vorsichtig mit dem Thema „Lëtzebuergesch“
Die EU-Abgeordnete Tilly Metz bricht auf Instagram eine Lanze für die luxemburgische Sprache – steckt dahinter eine neue Strategie der Partei? Eine Analyse.
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FOUR PAWS @fourpawsint.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
@tillymetz.bsky.social stood with us in front of the @europarl.europa.eu to urge to #StopTransportSuffering. "It's a file about animals but I hear only competitiveness, I only hear that business most go on. Worst, we have to simplify, we have to deregulate. [...] It is a scandal!"
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Greens/EFA in the EU Parliament 🌍 @greens-efa.eu · 28/04/2026
Europe is making life better for our best life companions: our cats and dogs. 😺🐶 We are putting a stop to harmful breeding practices and will make sure that animal welfare goes above profit. Our MEP @tillymetz.bsky.social has all the details. 👇
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Cats and dogs
Today, the European Parliament will approve the trilogue negotiations on the regulation on the protection of cats and dogs, thereby adopting uniform standards for the breeding, trade and traceability ...
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CER - Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies @cer-railways.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
👏 CER welcomes today’s vote by the European Parliament to formally adopt a new Regulation on the use of railway infrastructure capacity. The Regulation is expected to support a significant increase in usable capacity. Read the news📝 cer.be/cer-press-re... @tillymetz.bsky.social #EUTransport
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Public Health Committee @sant.europarl.europa.eu · 22/05/2026
🌐MEPs reaffirm support to strong global cooperation on public health 📃Read the outcome of the @sant.europarl.europa.eu attendance to #WHA79 in Geneva & statement by delegation chair @tillymetz.bsky.social ⬇️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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MEPs reaffirm support to strong global cooperation on public health | News | European Parliament
Parliament’s Public Health Committee (SANT) delegation attended the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 21 and 22 May.
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Eurogroup for Animals @eurogroupforanimals.org · 08/06/2026
Strong discussions last week on the future of non-animal science in pharmaceuticals. Together with MEP @tillymetz.bsky.social & Animals International, we explored how the EU Roadmap, NAMs + upcoming policy initiatives can accelerate the transition away from animal testing.
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🔗 The letter: tillymetz.lu/wp-content/u...
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Together with Niels Fuglsang, I’ve sent a letter to Commissioners Hansen & Várhelyi urging them to put animal welfare at the heart of the Livestock Strategy. We need: 🐔 Phase out cages 🐄 Better protection for all species 🌍 Welfare-based import standards 🏷️ An EU welfare label 💶 Support for farmers
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Public Health Committee @sant.europarl.europa.eu · 21/05/2026
🚩21-22 May: a @sant.europarl.europa.eu delegation led by @tillymetz.bsky.social attends @who.int's 79th World Health Assembly #WHA79 in Geneva More details & programme: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
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SANT delegation to the World Health Organization - 79th World Health Assembly | Missions | Events | SANT | Committees | European Parliament
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Together with over 30 MEPs from different political groups, I sent a letter to Commissioner Várhelyi expressing our concern about the erosion of Article 13 TFEU. 📨🐄 Animal welfare is not optional. It is a Treaty obligation and a reflection of our values as a Union. 🔗 lnkd.in/eCtuCYpH
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
A pleasure to meet with EFSA’s Executive Director Nikolaus Georg Kriz this morning. Thank you for taking the time to exchange on the Food and Feed Omnibus and EFSA’s current and future role in this area as well as in other sectors. Looking forward to continuing our discussions! 🤝
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
I have sent, together with MEPs from all 5 pro-European Groups, a letter to the European Commission supporting updates to the #REACH Annexes to advance the phase-out of animal testing. 🐰🛑🧪 Full letter: tillymetz.lu/wp-content/u... #StopAnimalTesting
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Force-feeding in foie gras production must become a thing of the past!🪿 Together with 40 MEPs from different groups I sent a letter to Commissioners Várhelyi & Hansen calling for EU action to phase it out. It’s time to align EU laws with animal welfare values! 📄 tillymetz.lu/wp-content/u...
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Over 1.5M EU citizens call on the Commission to ban fur farming and trade. 🦊 Together with MEPs across political groups, we demand the timely publication of the Commission communication — it’s time to end this cruel, unsafe, polluting practice across Europe. ✊
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Compassion in World Farming EU @ciwf.eu · 06/03/2026
MEP @tillymetz.bsky.social joined us and closed the action by stressing that leaving no sentient being behind is about the credibility of the EU institutions, but also about solidarity and compassion. It's time to #EndtheCageAge!
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
At the Court of Justice this morning alongside many animal welfare NGOs for the #EndTheCageAge ECI hearing. Over a million citizens called for an end to cages in farming animals — yet the Commission failed to respond adequately. It’s time to finally take citizens’ demands seriously!
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Animal welfare intergroup meeting this morning on animal transport. Join online for some presentations, reports from the ground and most likely interesting discussions. ➡️ ep.interactio.eu/join/d1354f0...
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
I wrote to key French decision-makers about the planned National Primate Centre. A €31m public investment hosting up to 1,800 non-human primates risks increasing their use in research-at a time when EU law, Eurobarometer results & the Commission’s roadmap point towards phasing out animal testing. 🐒
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
And of course, I do totally disagree with her political positions-emerging only at a later stage…
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
This was a short reaction in my story,there for only 24 hours, without further explanations-true- but, not the right place to make a whole analysis of BB’s life. But, my text is clear: it’s just an homage to her as an animal defender, where she a.o. achieved banning of import of seal fur&products.
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Today, with MEPs from across political groups, I sent a letter to the Commission supporting the Roadmap to phase out animal testing for chemical safety and insisting on the publication in early 2026. 🐇 Let’s advance non-animal methods to whilst fostering EU’s scientific excellence!
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Honoured to join the #POLITICOHealthCare to discuss how Europe can rebalance innovation and access. Affordability issues and delays show the system is off track - we need investment that truly puts patients first.
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The European Institute for Animal Law & Policy @animallaweurope.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
🇪🇺 We're delighted to have MEPs @tillymetz.bsky.social & Michal Wiezik at our event today, discussing transport, modernization, and the future. 🗨️ Tilly has the perfect retort whenever she's asked why we champion #AnimalWelfare in a world so full of strife: "It's the same fight: the abuse of power."
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Over 50,000 #WildAnimals exported since 2022 🚨 Despite warnings, some EU countries still contribute to massive exports of protected species to India’s #Vantara, owned by Asia’s richest man. Sharing NGOs’ concerns, we urge the Commission to act & protect wildlife from such commercial mega-projects!
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
I demand urgent action from Turkish authorities regarding livestock vessel Spiridon II which departed Uruguay on 19/09 carrying 2,901 cattle. Authorization to unload surviving animals must be granted immediately. Every other day at sea causes more suffering. maritime-executive.com/article/live...
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Livestock Carrier Stranded Off Turkish Coast as Activists Demand Action
Residents are complaining of odors, and animal rights groups are protesting the situation, as Turkish officials continue to deny the offloading of a...
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Tomorrow, we vote in the EU Parliament on whether plant-based products can use meat names. 🍔 Together with my Group, I will vote against the #VeggieBurgerBan! Let’s invest our efforts in what really counts - climate action and social justice - not word games!
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Have your say on EU animal welfare legislation 🐾 The European Commission is updating its legislation based on public input gathered through a consultation open until 12 December 2025 👉 lnkd.in/eQ5DRhEG Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of EU animal welfare policy!🗣️
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
💜 Today, on #SafeAbortionDay: Let’s remember that women’s rights are never guaranteed. Abortion is healthcare. Sexual & reproductive rights are fundamental rights. Across the EU, access to safe abortion remains unequal. We must defend the right to safe & legal abortion everywhere 🇪🇺
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
2019: I got arrested after an anti-nuclear protest at a Belgian airbase. 2025: The fight continues. #NuclearWeapons kill civilians indiscriminately, devastate entire regions & harm future generations. They must be banned. #InternationalDayForTheTotalEliminationOfNuclearWeapons
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Catarina Vieira @catarina-europe.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
With unstoppable energy, the #BackToTheFuture march made it from Maastricht to Brussels. Against deregulation and for a future that protects people and planet, they were loud and clear 📣 and I was so happy to walk alongside them for the last bit, also with the wonderful @tillymetz.bsky.social
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
❌ From #GreenDeal to Green Delay The Commission postponed the #DeforestationRegulation again. How much more time & credibility will they waste? Every delay means more forests lost, communities harmed & our future at risk. 🌳 @greens-efa.eu will keep fighting: for forests, people & the planet!
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Today, on #EuropeanDayForHumaneScience, I stand to support the phase-out of animal testing. Cruelty-free choices can assure safety & drive innovation. Together, we must defend these bans to keep Europe leading in humane science! 🐾
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Délégation Europe écologie au Parlement européen @europeecologie.eu · 11/09/2025
Et les réactions de @tillymetz.bsky.social @mounirsatouri.bsky.social @majdoulinesbai.bsky.social et @marietouss1.bsky.social
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
2/2 ❌danger to children, pedestrians & cyclists ❌unfair competition Transport civil society is raising the alarm, so am I. We must protect EU safety & climate standards, not trade them away for polluting profits. The Commission must come clean: will it stand firm for EU rules?
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
1/2 🚨The Commission is risking our #roadsafety & fuelling #pollution: I have submitted a written question demanding answers, along with my colleagues from the Greens. The mutual recognition clause in the EU-US trade deal risks a surge in monster SUVs. That means: ❌high CO2 & toxic emissions
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Supporting meat alternatives is good for #humanhealth, the #environment, #animalwelfare🌱 Thanks to @easac.bsky.social for the invite to their report launch. A fair EU food transition must include consumers, farmers & stakeholders, with coherent policies & political courage as essential conditions.
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Pleased to speak at the EAPM Vision 2030. Personalized medicine holds promise for patients, but only if it’s equitable. ➡️Access still varies across EU ➡️Risk of “luxury medicine” is real ➡️Tech like decentralized trials & EU-wide data sharing can help Equity must be at the ❤️ of innovation.
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Despite the hottest June on record, EPP sided with far right to block urgent EU climate action, choosing delay & denial. The file is now in the hands of a Patriot MEP, jeopardising the EU’s ability to have a position ready for #COP30. A shameful setback for people, planet & the EU’s credibility.
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Thrilled to co-author this call for bold EU leadership in science, public health, and women’s rights from research and innovation to access to care and gender equality across Europe 👩‍🔬💪 shorturl.at/DO6MF @spietikainen.bsky.social @stinebosse.bsky.social @mepsforwomenhealth.bsky.social
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The EU must show leadership and stand up for science, health and women’s rights
In a global context marked by unprecedented attacks on science, health and women’s rights, the EU has an opportunity to demonstrate its leadership ...
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Kindness should be a policy 💚🐾 I was honored to speak at @eurogroupforanimals.org annual conference alongside @nielsfuglsang.bsky.social & others. We discussed animal transport, the vote on cats & dogs, ECIs & what's next for EU #animalwelfare. Thanks for the motivation to continue the fight! 🐱🐷
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
EU pharma reform trilogues kicked off. As we negotiate this law, we must keep in mind why it's important for patients across the EU. 💊Equal access to medicines 💉Meaningful innovation 🧫Real solutions to AMR 🔎Transparency in the pharma sector I look forward to working with the entire EP team.
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
A step forward for European Rail! 🚂 🇪🇺 In today's trilogue on the capacity regulation I negotiated: - more coordination and safeguards on national strategic guidance - more binding EU frameworks - setting up of an Advisory Performance Panel - creation and consultation of European Railway Platform
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Is there a better way to wrap up a packed week than diving into a #PolicyTriangle on animal transport? 🐷 Thanks to @joswabe.bsky.social and Nancy De Briyne from the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe for the interesting discussions. www.euractiv.com/section/heal...
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EU animal welfare rules: A backward step on transport? - Euractiv
As part of the revision of the EU’s animal welfare legislation, the European Commission presented in December 2023 a proposal for new rules on the protection of animals during transport.
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Care for Mental Health, Invest in Social Rights First meeting of the EP Intergroup of Mental Health alongside my co-chairs @mariawalshmep.bsky.social @janatoon.bsky.social and Alex Saliba. Our objective - better care for mental health and EU strategy #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
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Tilly Metz @tillymetz.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
#PandemicAccord is a big step for global health security and solidarity. It may not include everything we had hoped for, but it is a breakthrough. I am pleased to see multilateralism deliver - but we must now build trust, ensure fair access to health tools, and support WHO’s leadership. #WHA78
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Greens/EFA in the EU Parliament 🌍 @greens-efa.eu · 14/05/2025
Today, @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social ruled that the Commission failed to uphold transparency rules around text messages with the CEO of Pfizer. #Transparency and democratic #accountability must be at the heart of EU decision-making. Our MEP @tillymetz.bsky.social: www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/p...
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