The 2030 goals of the European Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are crucial for our collective future. This manifesto serves as a vital guide for policymakers in the European Parliament and the European Commission, offering actionable recommendations and data-driven policy initiatives to steer Europe towards a sustainable future.
The European Vegetarian Union has compiled the largest survey of its kind, collecting answers from over 50 political parties across Europe on where they stand on plant-based policy issues. Click here to read & download the report.
EVU works toward greater recognition of vegetarian issues in policy decisions. We support and represent our members on the European level.
When the French government introduced in 2021 a decree that prohibited the use of “meaty” denominations for plant-based foods, the rationale it presented to justify
Brussels – 04/11/2024 In a decision to have profound repercussions on the crucial issue of food labelling for plant-based products across Europe, the European Court
The much-anticipated report by Mario Draghi – former European Central Bank President – titled ‘’The future of European competitiveness’’ was published on 9 September. Presented
On 2 September 2024, the European Vegetarian Union held its Annual General Meeting in Berlin. The meeting, attended by the EVU’s members, looked at the
PRESS RELEASE EVU welcomes proposal for an EU Action Plan for Plant-based Foods by 2026 Brussels, 4 September 2024 European Commission President Ursula von der
Recent updates to national dietary guidelines across Europe reveal a growing shift in how governments approach food consumption. Countries like Germany, The Netherlands, Denmark, Austria,
More and more people in Europe choose plant-based products over animal-based nutrition, occasionally or permanently.
Almost all big supermarket chains list veggie meat and dairy alternatives.
The way Europeans eat, has a significant impact on the climate and the environment. Plant-based diets can help to reduce the environmental footprint of our food choices.
The European Vegetarian Union (EVU) is the umbrella organisation of vegan and vegetarian associations and societies throughout Europe. Its main areas of focus are health, nutrition, consumer protection, sustainability and environmental issues.
The EVU is the voice of the growing number of Europeans shifting towards a more plant-based diet. As such, we advocate for a favourable food environment that makes it easier to choose more plant-based foods and dishes.
Through membership in the International Vegetarian Union the EVU is an active part of the worldwide community.
Find our full list of EVU-Members here.
President
Vienna / Austria
Vice President
Berlin / Germany
General Secretary
Copenhagen / Denmark
Treasurer
Vienna / Austria
Board Member
Winterthur / Switzerland
Board Member
Zürich / Switzerland
Board Member
Bulgaria / Germany
Board Member
Luxembourg
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Board Member
Alcoy / Spain
Policy Manager
Belgium
Communications Advisor
France
