European Vegetarian Union
| Abbreviation | EVU |
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| Formation | 1988 |
| Founded at | Hilversum, Netherlands |
| Type | Non-profit organisation |
| Registration no. | 109356110578-03 |
| Focus | Vegetarianism/Veganism |
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Area served | Europe |
| Members | 43 member organisations from 28 countries (2020) |
Official language | English |
General Secretary | Louise Johansen |
President | Felix Hnat |
Vice President | Sebastian Joy |
Treasurer | Johannes Gilli |
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| Budget | (2017) |
| Website | www |
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| Effective region | Worldwide |
| Effective since | 1995 |
| Product category | Food label |
| Legal status | Consumer recognised |
| Website | www.v-label.com |
The European Vegetarian Union (EVU) is a non-profit, non-governmental umbrella organisation for vegan and vegetarian societies and groups in Europe. The union works in the areas of vegetarianism, nutrition, health, consumer protection, climate and environment, and food labelling. The current General Secretary is Louise Johansen from Denmark, who is also working as a policy advisor and programme director at the Vegetarian Society of Denmark (DVF).