Once the world's top mink exporter, Denmark commits to an outright ban on fur production after abandoning its proposed EU exemption.

cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/12199389

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The Danish government has abandoned its controversial plans to seek an exemption from an EU-wide prohibition on keeping the species. The decision marks the beginning of the end for a trade that once saw millions of minks confined to barren wire cages for frivolous fashion garments.

Under the newly outlined schedule, the legislative ban will take effect on 7th August next year, initiating a two-year transition window designed to phase out all remaining operations completely by August 2029.

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