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BRUSSELS ―The Icelandic government has formally confirmed it will introduce a legislative bill in February 2027 to amend the Whaling Act, giving “particular consideration” to a permanent ban on

Previously unpublished footage from Finnish fur farms shows that so-called "monster foxes"―animals selectively bred to grow unnaturally large for larger pelts―continue to be bred despite years of fur

BRUSSELS—As the European Commission considers its final response to the Fur Free Europe European Citizens’ Initiative , The Lancet Regional Health – Europe has published a commentary by leading

BERLIN – Nearly three quarters (73.9%) of people in Germany believe that animal welfare should be part of the school curriculum. Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International)

BRUSSELS, Belgium—Humane World for Animals Europe (previously called Humane Society International Europe) welcomes today’s announcement by the French Government that it will end imports of hunting

BRUSSELS - The European Commission has decided to remove Russian sable fur pelts from the list of items banned from trade under the EU sanctions list, which was introduced to limit Russia’s ability to

BERLIN—Humane World for Animals Germany (formerly called Humane Society International) today launched the “mandate for animals” campaign and petition. Through this effort, the animal protection

Campaigners at Humane World for Animals have today reacted in horror at the killing of the first two fin whales in Iceland’s 2026 hunt. Iceland’s whaling ships are allowed to kill up to 318 fin and

Germany is a nation of animal welfare. This is a central finding of the Humane World for Animals Animal Welfare Barometer, published for the first time today.