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Alternative materials that can keep us cosy abound these days. In general, faux fur can offer at least as good thermal insulation as the real stuff. And no chills of shame. The fur industry is of course as smart as the animals it exploits and it has hit on promoting real fur as a natural and sustainable product as opposed to “plastic fur”.

The hidden costs of fur fashion: why fur doesn’t belong on the catwalk

30 September 2022

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FarmAnimals

The Danish Minister for Food, Rasmus Prehn, has decided to ban the production of cage eggs in Denmark, beginning in 2023.

Denmark bids farewell to cage egg production

With a view to the revision of the farmed animal welfare acquis according to the EU Farm to Fork strategy, the European Commission mandated the EFSA to produce new or updated scientific opinions on various practices that affect the different animal species.

EFSA opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport

27 September 2022

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Wildlife

On 22 September, Latvia’s Saeima passed the final amendments to the country’s Animal Protection Law. Farming animals for the main or sole purpose of fur production will now be prohibited, with the ban is expected to come into effect on 1 January 2028.

Latvia bans fur farming

23 September 2022

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Fish

The Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Rasmus Prehn, has failed to include both supervision and clearly defined animal welfare standards in his proposal for a new aquaculture strategy.

No animal welfare supervision in sight for millions of farmed fish in Denmark

Yesterday evening, 20th September, the opening date of the Milan Fashion Week, the associations LAV, Humane Society International/Europe, ALI - Animal Law Italia and Essere Animali have projected on the building at number 31 in Piazza Duomo where it is based the National Chamber of Italian Fashion (organizer of the Fashion Weeks) an important and urgent message: “Act now for a Fur Free Europe”.

Milan Fashion Week: demonstrative action at the headquarters of the Italian National Chamber of Fashion

21 September 2022

ALI

In a historic first, the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands has banned advertising low-quality meat in public spaces, including on buses and billboards. While the finer details of this ban are still being discussed - namely, whether or not it will also apply to more sustainably-sourced meat, such as organic - it’s set to come into effect in 2024.

Getting low-quality meat off the streets: Haarlem bans meat advertising in public spaces

20 September 2022

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Wildlife

In the report Cruelty is Out of Fashion, Collective Fashion Justice and World Animal Protection explore the problems regarding the use of wild animals as materials for clothing and accessories. The report also shows who is going further and who is getting behind when it comes to the adoption of more animal friendly and innovative alternatives.

Cruelty is Out of Fashion: Report exposes treatment of wild animals exploited for fashion

19 September 2022

WAP

Every month, we interview one of our member organisations about their work, main battles and achievements for animals. This month we are pleased to interview Sofia Róis, Animais de Rua’s CEO.

Have you met Animais de Rua?

16 September 2022

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Fish

The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) sets the right foundational objectives for the management of fisheries and fish populations in the EU’s waters. Yet, to date, it still ignores fish welfare.

EU fishery policy cannot continue to neglect fish welfare

On 13 September, the European Parliament adopted its position on the European Commission’s proposal on deforestation-free products. Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the inclusion of more animal products in the scope of the legislation, but regrets the exclusion of dairy and farmed fish production industries, as well as all other natural ecosystems destroyed by EU-driven deforestation.

European Parliament calls for a more ambitious legislation on imported deforestation

14 September 2022

Press Release

One thing that unites Europeans is their strong support for animal welfare. A Commission-organised ‘Eurobarometer’ survey found that 9 out of 10 Europeans believe imported products should respect EU animal welfare standards. Whilst about three-quarters or more want tougher animal welfare rules.

Why Animal Welfare Enforcement Matters

13 September 2022

CIWF

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The hidden costs of fur fashion: why fur doesn’t belong on the catwalk

Denmark bids farewell to cage egg production

EFSA opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport

Latvia bans fur farming

No animal welfare supervision in sight for millions of farmed fish in Denmark

Milan Fashion Week: demonstrative action at the headquarters of the Italian National Chamber of Fashion

Getting low-quality meat off the streets: Haarlem bans meat advertising in public spaces

Cruelty is Out of Fashion: Report exposes treatment of wild animals exploited for fashion

Have you met Animais de Rua?

EU fishery policy cannot continue to neglect fish welfare

European Parliament calls for a more ambitious legislation on imported deforestation

Why Animal Welfare Enforcement Matters

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