The legislation has made steady progress since 2024, with the parliament previously voting in favour of the motion as MPs from across the political spectrum showed support for a nation-wide ban on the cruel farming practice.
Investigations into Poland’s fur farms have repeatedly revealed animals confined in cramped and dilapidated individual cages, with poor access to food and water and without any enrichment.
Co-drafted by Anima International and MP Małgorzata Tracz, the key provisions of the legislation include:
- An immediate ban on establishing new fur farms;
- An 8-year transition period for existing operations;
- Degressive compensation for breeders over the first 5 years;
- 12 months’ severance pay and career transition support for farm workers.
Peaking in size in 2015, the Polish fur industry has been in steady economic decline, now contributing only around 0.01% to GDP.
Public support for the ban has consistently increased over the years, with the most recent study from November 2025 showing that 68.2% of respondents support the ban on fur farming.
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