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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),...
Fur farms’ disproportionate costs highlight need for full ban
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...
Switzerland rejects fur lobby influence
Switzerland has taken an important step towards a future without cruelly produced fur. On 17 September 2025, the Swiss National Council voted overwhelmingly in favour...
Global anti-fur coalition targets outerwear brand Woolrich for supporting animal cruelty
11 September 2025 – Today, the Fur Free Alliance launched a global campaign urging outerwear brand Woolrich to join its competitors—including Canada Goose, Moncler, Napapijri,...
New EU ban on keeping American Mink could spare millions from suffering
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...
EU fur farms fail animal welfare: scientific opinion by EFSA
BRUSSELS, 30 JULY 2025 — The Fur Free Alliance welcomes the publication of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientific opinion on the welfare of...