The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) Fur Free Europe has closed earlier than its official deadline thanks to a record number of signatures collected. In less than ten months 1.6 million citizens signed to end this cruel practice, sending a strong message to the European Commission (EC). Fur Free Europe was launched in May 2022 by Eurogroup for Animals and received the support of more than eighty organisations from all around
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“We are playing with fire” ‘The biggest risk is the continuing existence of fur farms’ “I think the public health risk is so high, it outweighs any benefits of having such farms” “Plenty of animals can move in and out of mink farms. Birds and bats fly in, cats and rats also. Even if people are very careful, nature can do the trick” We are playing with fire.” ‘The biggest
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In line with the stylistic choice already announced last year, and with what was presented at Pitti in January and shortly during MILANO COLLEZIONI DONNA, Herno confirms that it has joined the Fur Free Retailer international standard, undertaking not to use and market animal fur. Simone Pavesi, Head of LAV Animal Free Fashion Area. “LAV applauds Herno’s ethical and sustainable decision to phase out animal fur, forever. Italian and global
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The new documentary SLAY follows filmmaker Rebecca Cappelli as she exposes the fur, wool and leather fashion industry for its greenwashing and cruel treatment of animals. Produced by Keegan Kuhn (known for his work on What the Health and Cowspiracy), it features past footage from Respect for Animals detailing the fur trapping industry. Respect for Animals also advised on the project from the earliest stages. From Europe to China, SLAY
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In a clear sign that the fur industry is seriously worried that we will successfully ban fur across the EU, they have developed their own ECI. Despite the named promoters and all the declared funding coming from the fur trade itself, the word ‘fur’ is only mentioned once. Instead, the initiative calls to for ‘protection of rural heritage’ across the EU. The attempts of the fur trade to hide the
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In the final and deciding vote, the Parliament of Latvia, known as Saeima, supported a complete ban on the breeding of fur animals in Latvia, which will enter into force in 2028. Over the last 10 years, the animal rights association “Dzīvnieku brīvība” has campaigned for the ban on fur farming, backed by 42 thousand people and 50 non-governmental organizations, who have all signed an open letter to the Saeima.
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