Who we are

Who we are

Created in 2022, the European Rabbit Association brings together national associations and federations of professionals from Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the Netherlands, which are the main rabbit meat producing countries of the European Union. ERA represents the whole production chain (production, processing and marketing of rabbit meat).

Our objectives

To represent the interests of the rabbit sector to European decision-makers and stakeholders
To promote the values and quality standards for the production, processing and marketing of rabbit meat in Europe and, more generally, any action that could favour the development of the sector
To contribute, in liaison with other associations or entities, to European reflections and actions, particularly in the areas of agriculture, health, consumer protection and the environment
To promote rabbit welfare based on the most up-to-date scientific evidence
To encourage research synergies, knowledge and information sharing among the members

Our Board of directors

A chair

Alfonso Miguel Casado, President of Intercun, the Spanish Rabbit Interbranch Organisation

Two Vice-Presidents

André Maléjac, member of the CLIPP, the French Rabbit Interbranch Organisation and
Meinrad Odermatt, Director of Olivia in Hungary

Two secretaries

Emilie Gillet, Director of the CLIPP, the French Rabbit Interbranch Organisation and
Mari Luz De Santos, Director of Intercun, the Spanish Rabbit Interbranch Organisation

Advisor

Aliénor, policy and communication agency