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
2025: Major Wins for Our Global Fur-Free Movement
16 JANUARY 2026 – As we start the new year, we’re reflecting on some of the incredible progress made in 2025 toward ending fur cruelty. With your support, more governments took steps to shut down cruel fur farms, and more fashion brands chose to go fur-free, sparing millions of animals from confinement and suffering. Globally,
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
New footage reveals shocking fur farm cruelty, sparking calls for sales ban
BRUSSELS, 18 FEBRUARY 2025 – A newly released undercover investigation reveals appalling cruelty on European fur farms, where animals endure terrible suffering before being killed in horrific ways. Animal rights organisation GAIA, a Fur Free Alliance member, released the disturbing findings today to expose the inherent welfare problems of the fur trade and urge Belgium
Fur going out of fashion as production hits decades-low
Fur is increasingly falling out of favour, and that’s good news for animals. In 2023, global fur production plummeted by nearly 40% compared to the previous year, following a decade-long downward spiral that saw the industry shrink by a staggering 85%. These statistics are not just numbers: they represent millions of mink, foxes, and raccoon