Animals in Brussels Talks: Animal Policies with DierAnimal

Saturday 21 June – OSTA Talk 3 ‘Animals in Brussels’: Animal Politics

Speaker: Constance Adonis Villalón, Party Leader of DierAnimal

Constance Adonis Villalón is the founder and president of DierAnimal, Belgium’s political party for animals, people, and the planet. A dedicated animal rights advocate, she holds a master’s degree in political science from ULB.

Please note: The presentation will be given in French and Dutch

Program:

13:15-14:00: Doors open

13:30-14:00: Guided meditation (optional)

14:15-14:30: Introduction to the theme (Jennifer Duvillers, OSTA)

14:30-15:00: Presentation on DierAnimal (Constance Adonis Villalón)

15:00-15:30: Public discussion & Q&A

15:30-16:00: Community Time & Drinks

Who are DierAnimal?

DierAnimal is Belgium’s first national, bilingual political party dedicated to animal rights and environmental justice. Founded in 2018 by Constance Adonis Villalon, Peter Verhaegen, and Giuseppe Polito, the party advocates for a society where all living beings—regardless of species—are treated with equal respect.

The party's core mission includes enshrining animal rights in the Belgian constitution, ending intensive livestock farming and animal experimentation, and promoting sustainable, plant-based agriculture. DierAnimal also supports global efforts for forest conservation and reforestation.

In the 2019 regional elections, DierAnimal secured a seat in the Brussels Parliament, marking a significant milestone for animal advocacy in Belgian politics. Although the party currently holds no parliamentary seats, it remains active in raising awareness and campaigning for systemic change.

DierAnimal is part of the broader Animal Politics EU network, aligning with similar parties across Europe to champion the rights of animals and the environment.