[1] It was de-registered in 2023 after failing to win any seats in two consecutive parliamentary elections,[5] and re-registered again in 2024.

[6] According to the party's manifesto, its main goal is to make Finland "a society where humans and other animals are offered equal rights to a full life and a secure future", and to promote fair treatment of all animals.

The party supports veganism, arguing that eating meat cannot be considered a private preference because it threatens the environment and ecosystems on Earth.

[7] The party is a part of Animal Justice EU, and took part in the joint manifesto of the party, which includes redirecting EU subsidies from livsetock industry to plant-based agriculture, banning hunting, overfishing, animal testing and long-distance transport of live animals, ending traditions that include animal cruelty such as bull fighting, non-stun slaughter and foie gras production, implementing a carbon tax, accelerating the switch to renewable energy, and promoting plant-based lifestyle.

Along with other parties of the Animal Politics EU, the EOP has also adopted a left-wing ideology, which includes criticism of capitalism and globalization, and supporting the expansion of welfare state.