Topic: Animal Protection

While the ACTA vote dominated headlines, the European Parliament quietly approved several other reports and deals. These include trade terms with Russia regarding oil and gas, new agricultural payment structures, and resolutions for universal access to basic bank accounts. The hosts express concern over the "Trilog" negotiations and the potential implementation of Agenda 21 policies through these reports.

New legislation in Australia enforced by the RSPCA reportedly mandates that dog owners must walk their pets daily or face fines of up to $12,000 and five years in jail. The discussion critiques the law's impact on elderly or invalid owners and mentions the growth of Australian activist groups like Get Up and 350.org.