EU 'Categorically' Denies That It Will Ever Force Cats To Stay Inside

The video discusses a proposal to keep cats indoors or on leashes, based on a study in the Oxford Journal for environmental law. The study suggests that outdoor cats should be restricted under the EU's Birds and Habitats Directive to protect wildlife. Legal experts argue that allowing cats to roam freely could harm biodiversity and violate the law. However, the EU Commission opposes this suggestion, defending the free movement rights of cats. In the UK, outdoor cats are estimated to kill millions of birds annually, affecting species like house sparrows and starlings.

How many birds are estimated to be killed by outdoor cats in the United Kingdom each year?

Which bird species are mentioned as the most commonly killed by outdoor cats?