# European animal welfare and farming regulation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-animal-welfare-and-farming-regulation > Updated: 2026-09-25T10:58:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Concerns regarding animal welfare in European farming have intensified following reports of poor conditions in Finnish fur farms. Footage released by Project 1882 allegedly showed blue foxes suffering from eye inflammation, untreated injuries, and restricted mobility due to wire cage confinement. These findings occurred as the European Commission considered potential bans or stricter husbandry standards. In response to welfare pressures, the Finnish Government approved new regulations for keeping fur animals, such as minks, foxes, and polecats. The rules mandate slight increases in cage sizes, with transition periods extending toward 2036 or 2037. While the government implemented these changes, animal welfare organization Animalia ry criticized the measures as insufficient, arguing that they fail to address core issues like mesh floors and that a total ban is the only way to end suffering. Economic assessments indicate the transition to these new standards will cost approximately 354 million euros. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Finland approves new fur farming regulations Finland has approved new fur farming regulations providing minimal cage size increases. Critics argue the changes fail to address welfare issues despite an estimated 354 million euro implementation cost. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finland-approves-new-fur-farming-regulations ### 2026-09-06: Animal welfare concerns rise in Finnish fur farms and Swiss pig husbandry New animal welfare reports highlight health issues in Finnish fur farms, while Swiss authorities plan a study on pig rooting behavior that could lead to stricter husbandry regulations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/animal-welfare-concerns-rise-in-finnish-fur-farms-and-swiss-pig-husbandry --- Cite as: European animal welfare and farming regulation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-animal-welfare-and-farming-regulation