18 March 2026 – The Icelandic government is under pressure to ban fur farming after the first ever fur farm undercover investigation in the country reveals shocking levels of animal suffering including animals with large wounds or infections, dead animals left in cages, mink covered in blood and confined in small, filthy wire cages. Investigators

On 6 March 2026, representatives of the Fur Free Europe campaign met the European Commission to raise serious concerns about its handling of the Fur Free Europe European Citizens’ Initiative, which is backed by more than 1.5 million EU citizens. The meeting was attended by Fur Free Alliance members Eva Lauwens of FOUR PAWS and

Brussels, 15 October 2025 — The report, A full-cost account of the EU fur industry, sheds light on the fragile economic state of the fur industry, with EU fur farms declining by 73% over one decade, and production expected to decline by a further 15 — 20% by 2028. As the prices of pelts plummeted,

The EU has taken a significant step by listing the American mink (Neogale vison) as an Invasive Alien Species, potentially putting an end to mink fur farming across Europe. However, animal advocates warn that unless the European Commission blocks attempts to exploit legal loopholes, millions of mink could continue to suffer on fur farms despite

ITALY, 14 FEBRUARY 2025 – A new outbreak of COVID-19 has been confirmed at an Italian mink farm in Capergnanica, between Crema and Lodi, reigniting concerns over animal welfare and public health. Italian Fur Free Alliance member LAV uncovered the outbreak at a facility that should have been shut down long ago and is now

STOCKHOLM, 27 JANUARY 2025 – In a significant step for animal welfare, the Swedish government has followed through on its 2023 commitment to provide decommissioning aid to shut down mink fur farms. Last week the government confirmed that SEK 180 million will be allocated to former mink farms, with all farms expected to be emptied