MPs and animal protection groups gather at the Parliament to call for a ban on fur farming in Catalonia
Barcelona, 9 April 2026 — This morning, the “End Fur” initiative was presented in front of the Parliament of Catalonia. The proposal calls for the adoption of Catalan legislation to prohibit the breeding of animals solely for fur production and to prevent the authorisation of new fur farm establisments in the region. The event brought
Calls for Icelandic fur farm ban as first ever exposé reveals shocking suffering
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
Commissioner Várhelyi fails to attend Fur Free Europe meeting after Ombudsman inquiry opened
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
Fur Free Europe Protest in Brussels: Commission Urged to End EU’s Cruel Fur Trade
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
Breaking: Poland bans fur farming
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
Veterinarians call for global fur farming phase-out
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