Animal welfare has been officially recognized as Belgium Parliament passed the bill Thursday night, with over 86% public support . The animal rights organization GAIA has hailed this move as a ‘historic advancement.’ The GAIA has been campaigning for such a measure for many years. The Belgian bill seeks to add a provision into the constitution. The Federal State, Communities, and Regions would be obliged to “ensure the protection and welfare of animals as sentient beings.” The amendment to the constitution builds on a change to Belgium’s Civil Code in 2020 which recognizes animals as sentient beings rather than just … Continue reading 86% Belgians Approve: Animal Sentience Officially Recognized in Constitutional Amendment