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, 23 FEBRUARY – Today, animal protection organisations from across Europe gathered outside the European Commission in Brussels to urge the Commission to respect public opinion and deliver an EU-wide ban on fur farming and the sale of farmed fur products without delay. The action was organised by the Fur Free Alliance in support of

WARSAW, 2 DECEMBER 2025 – In a landmark victory for animals, Polish President Karol Nawrocki has signed legislation to reject fur cruelty, making Poland the 24th country in Europe to end fur farming. Under the new law, establishing new fur farms is prohibited with immediate effect, and all existing facilities must cease operations by 31

The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), together with FECAVA (the Federation of Companion Animal Veterinary Associations) and WSAVA (the World Small Animal Veterinary Association), has issued a joint statement calling for a global phase-out of fur farming within the next ten years. The statement, adopted on 14 November 2025 at the FVE General Assembly

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