DierAnimal
Political party in Belgium
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DierAnimal (from the Flemish and French words for "animal") is an animal welfare political party in Belgium. The party seeks to create a society where all living things are respected equally regardless of skin color, gender, age or species. It supports "animal liberation" and opposes the meat industry.[1] In the 2019 regional elections, with Victoria Austraet the party won a single seat in the Brussels Parliament.[2]
PresidentConstance Adonis Villalon
Founded2018
HeadquartersBrussels
DierAnimal | |
|---|---|
 | |
| President | Constance Adonis Villalon |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Brussels |
| Ideology | Animal welfare Environmentalism |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| European affiliation | Animal Politics EU |
| Colours | Turquoise |
| Website | |
| www.dieranimal.be | |
Austraet was evicted from the party in May 2020 due to disagreements. The party thus lost its only parliamentary representative.[3]
Election results
Chamber of Representatives
Brussels Parliament
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,804 | 1.27 | 1 / 89 |
New | in opposition |
Flemish Parliament
Walloon Parliament
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18,417 | 0.91 | 0 / 75 |
New | Extra-parliamentary |
European Parliament
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | EP Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 606 | 0.01 | 0 / 21 |
New | – |
