#Act4 Wildlife COVID-19 spreading in mink farms all over Europe Public health concerns should prompt permanent closure of all mink farms in Europe 5 November 2020 Animal Protection Denmark
#Act4 FarmAnimals The rapid spread of COVID-19 is not only limited to humans, but also affects animals. Especially in mink breeding farms, the virus is given free rein as health authorities stay silent on the matter. This, in turn, is a liability for public safety. COVID and mink: coronavirus outbreak in mink farms traced back to August 2 November 2020 LAV
#Act4 Wildlife Estonia took an important step towards banning fur farms yesterday, when the draft Act for the amendment of Animal Protection and Nature Conservation Act passed the first reading in the Riigikogu (Estonian parliament). Estonia took a historic step towards banning fur farms 19 October 2020 Loomus
#Act4 Wildlife According to a survey commissioned by animal advocacy organisation Loomus, 83% of women and 66% of men are not in favour of fur farming. 73% of Estonians and 77% of people from other nationalities are against fur farming. Survey: Support for banning fur farming in Estonia is greater than ever before 12 October 2020 Loomus
#Act4 Wildlife Twenty years ago, Europe had a virtual monopoly on fur farming. Is it wrong to wear fur? 28 September 2020
#Act4 Wildlife The U.K. wants to ban trade in fur after Brexit — but industry argues now is not the time to restrict legitimate trade. UK plan to ban fur trade after Brexit questioned by the industry 24 September 2020
#Act4 Wildlife During an historic meeting for the legal protection of animals, the lower house of the Polish Parliament discussed the “Five for animals" bill which proposes key changes to the animal protection law. 77% of MPs voted in favour of an amendment which includes a ban on breeding animals for fur. Poland makes a huge step in the right direction 18 September 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Former British Fur Trade Association chief Mike Moser tears into the industry's treatment of animals. Fur industry is barbaric, says former chief of British Fur Trade Association 14 September 2020
#Act4 Wildlife An unexpected win for animal-rights activists. Covid-19 ends Dutch mink farming 7 September 2020
#Act4 Wildlife In a historical vote, the Social Democratic party of Finland (SDP) committed to working towards ending fur farming and fur sales both in Finland and in the EU within a reasonable transition period. News on the decision broke on 24 August during the Social Democrats’ party congress, held in Tampere, Finland. Finnish Social Democrats take a historical stand against fur farming, Animalia and Justice for Animals rejoice 25 August 2020 Animalia
#Act4 Wildlife The European Commission answered a written question from the European Parliament regarding the recent culling of COVID-19 infected minks on fur farms in the Netherlands, as well as the possibility of introducing a definitive European ban on the keeping of animals for fur. European Commission answers written question on COVID-19 infected minks 20 August 2020
#Act4 Wildlife The Netherlands, a top exporter of mink, has killed more than 500,000 of the animals this month to stop the spread of disease. Coronavirus is killing the Dutch mink industry 26 June 2020