The fur sector remains untouched for the moment, according to Deputy Agriculture Minister Michał Kołodziejczak as reported by WP. He stressed that no government initiatives are on the table today. Nevertheless, a Civic Coalition proposal has been filed by MP Małgorzata Tracz, and a parliamentary fur farming ban team has begun examining the measure, with work on the proposal having started about a week ago. The plan envisions a full prohibition on breeding fur animals within five years.
During Sunday’s gathering tied to the local elections, Donald Tusk indicated in Morąg that he hoped a consensus could be reached on fur farming policy.
No immediate impact on the industry
— said Kołodziejczak, adding that “there are more pressing topics today.”
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Kołodziejczak’s position under scrutiny
Kołodziejczak’s remarks are contested by some, who point out that a Sejm team has been created to push for a ban on breeding and handling fur-bearing animals, citing a mix of economic, social, environmental, epidemiological and ethical considerations. A draft law aligned with that stance has also been prepared by the team’s leader, MP Małgorzata Tracz, and the legislative process has just begun.
Even as Kołodziejczak asks for attention to other issues, he urges readers not to search for contradictions, insisting that the sector will not be affected in the immediate future.
When pressed about possible future changes, he indicated that he did not expect a shift in policy at this stage.
He favors tackling the most urgent challenges rather than seeking distraction through topical substitutes, according to his closing remarks.
The KO bill led by MP Małgorzata Tracz provides that entities and farmers engaging in fur animal breeding as of the law’s effective date may continue such activities until January 1, 2029, under current provisions. This creates a five-year transition window for roughly 363 companies listed in the Chief Veterinary Inspectorate’s registry, including 14 whose activity status is currently suspended.
Compensation is planned for entities and farmers who are actively involved in fur animal breeding as of the law’s entry into force, covering property losses with compensation that does not assume additional benefits that would have been realized had the loss not occurred.
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Note: This discussion reflects ongoing policy development within the Polish Parliament and related committees, not a final policy decision.