International animal protection organisations gather in Budapest to call for an end to fur farming in Hungary and across the EU
On 29–30 October 2026, Budapest will host the international meeting of the Fur Free Alliance (FFA), a global coalition of animal protection organisations working to end the exploitation and killing of animals for their fur. Hosted by the Hungarian animal protection organisation Una Terra Foundation, the gathering will bring international attention to Hungary’s continued fur
Denmark to end mink farming
23 OCTOBER 2026, COPENHAGEN – In a major victory for animals, this morning the Danish government announcement to shut down mink fur farms. Once the world’s largest producer of mink fur, Denmark will phase out the industry after the government confirmed today that it will not seek an exemption from EU rules restricting the breeding
New footage reveals continued breeding of “monster foxes” on Finnish fur farms as EU debates industry future
BRUSSELS, 3 SEPTEMBER – Previously unpublished footage from Finnish fur farms shows that so-called “monster foxes”, animals selectively bred to grow unnaturally large for larger pelts, continue to be bred despite years of criticism, industry promises of reform, and legislation intended to prevent animal suffering. The photos and videos, recorded between November 2025 and April 2026
Catalonia takes step towards becoming first region in Spain to ban fur farming
BARCELONA, 24 JULY 2026 – Catalonia moves closer to becoming the first territory in Spain to ban the practice of fur farming. Last week, the Parliament of Catalonia approved a resolution calling on the regional government to prohibit the practice and prevent new fur farms from being authorised. Although there are currently no active fur
Olivér Várhelyi’s decision may determine whether the EU puts an end to the suffering of animals kept on fur farms
While more than 1.5 million EU citizens are calling for a ban on fur farming, animals continue to suffer in cages on fur farms. The Fur Free Europe campaign, launched in 2022, was jointly led by the Brussels-based animal protection organisation Eurogroup for Animals and the Fur Free Alliance; in Hungary, the Una Terra Foundation
Questions over Russian fur auction money and fur industry lobbying in Brussels
BRUSSELS, 16 JUNE 2026 – A new POLITICO Europe report has raised serious questions about the fur industry’s lobbying in Brussels, after internal documents reportedly showed that Russian fur auction money was held in the same financial structure used to fund the industry’s EU political work. The report comes at a critical moment for the