Issue (WIWE) status: Submitted, Unpublished
Weak Signal's progress: Nominated
Weak Signal's description:
In Venray, Holland, in April 2008, animal rights activists successfully thwarted the planning of an innovative science park where some companies would potentially conduct research with animals . The activists used both lawful and unlawful means (vandalism and threats) to achieve their goal. This could be a weak signal for increased power of radical individuals and groups to influence policymaking.