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GAIA and the Fur Free Alliance call on the European Commission: “Ban fur in Europe”

Brussels, 23 February 2026 — This Monday, GAIA and the Fur Free Alliance - an international coalition bringing together more than 45 animal-protection organisations active in over 30 countries - held an action at the European Commission to demand that the European Union put a definitive end to the fur industry. LED screen trucks parked in front of the Berlaymont building broadcast footage filmed on fur farms, exposing both European decision-makers and the public to the reality of this industry.

GAIA travels through Belgium with a giant milk carton to expose the cruelty of the dairy industry

1 in 3 Belgians doesn't know that a cow must have a calf to produce milk

Wallonia bans chick culling and live animal markets 

GAIA welcomes major progress but urges further action

UK based Respect for Animals and Belgian animal rights organisation GAIA reveal: Luxury giant LVMH finances the fur lobby

Confidential internal documents prove: LVMH (Louis Vuitton, Dior, Givenchy...) supports the fur industry with hundreds of thousands of euros.

Brussels court accuses Belgian meat federation FEBEV of sabotage and abuse of the legal system.

High compensation for animal welfare organisations.

GAIA captures new footage exposing the cruel fur industry

73% of Belgians support a ban on fur trade 

Kangaroo hunting targeted by the Brussels Parliament

The Call of the Australian Aboriginal People is Heard

GAIA Blocks Plans for Europe's Largest Salmon Farm

Historic: Dolphinariums to Be Banned Across Belgium

GAIA Welcomes the Appointment of a dedicated European Commissioner for Animal Welfare

Unhappy Meal: GAIA's new campaign puts pressure on McDonald's