This will end commercial breeding of animals such as foxes, minks, raccoon dogs and chinchillas. The law includes compensation schemes and support for farm workers. New fur farms are banned immediately, and existing farms must close by the end of 2033.

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In 2023, fur farms in Poland accounted for around three million animals killed for the international fur trade, making Poland one of the world’s largest fur producers.