Poland’s parliament has voted to ban fur farming. The new law says that all fur farms must close by the end of 2033. Farmers will receive money if they close their farms early.
The bill was passed last week by the lower house of the Polish parliament, called the Sejm. Now, the law needs to be approved by the Senate and signed by the President before it becomes official.
Poland is one of the top fur producers in Europe. In recent years, the number of fur farms has gone down, but Poland still has over 300 fur farms.
Under the new plan, farmers who stop fur farming by 2027 will get the highest compensation, up to 25% of their average income between 2020 and 2024. The amount of compensation will get smaller each year until 2031.
A similar ban was proposed in 2020 but failed after strong protests from farmers. This time, the bill received more support. Animal rights groups in Poland and across Europe have praised the vote.
A 2025 survey showed that most Polish people support banning fur farming. Even many supporters of the ruling political party agreed with the decision.
Animal rights organizations say this is a big step for animal welfare. Mink, foxes, and raccoon dogs are kept in small wire cages in fur farms.
These animals live in dirty conditions and show signs of stress, fear, and injury. Experts and activists say fur farming is cruel and unnecessary in today’s world.
Fur farming in Europe
Fur-farming remains legal and active in a small number of countries across the European Union. There are about 1,000–1,200 farms with an estimated 6 to 8 million animals (primarily mink, foxes, and raccoon dogs) raised for fur each year.
Many EU Member States have already introduced bans or are in the process of phasing out fur-farming: to date 22 European countries prohibit it in law. Finland, Greece, Denmark, Spain and Hungary still have fur farms.
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