Established in 1975 by Swiss environmentalist and animal rights activist Franz Weber, the foundation has issued a statement saying that Muro's decision is "a great setback" and is in response to a "meagre lobby in the Balearics". The return of bullfighting is due solely to the interests of the town hall administration and is "not a demand by citizens".
The foundation recently urged Inca town hall to acquire the Inca bullring and convert it into a library and a place for various cultural activities. It is now calling on opposition parties in Muro to mobilise, show their rejection and prevent municipal funds from financing something with "disastrous public support" (in that there is so little support).
Miquel Àngel Tortell of the opposition Més party accepts that the bullring complies with the regulations and that holding bullfights is legal, but stresses that they cannot be subsidised with public money. He feels that town hall investment in the bullring has been focused on being able to hold bullfights.
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Why is there not a common European law that forces all European countries to stop mistreating any and all animals. (Including Spain). If there is one, then they need to close the big loopholes that allow Spain and other European countries to continue to act in barberic ways and mistreat animals.
This is a Barbaric action. Ķilling defenseless Animals for entertainment.
Yes, convert it to cultural centre and a venue for live music, something that can be used and enjoyed by the whole community.