The European Parliament has formally called for the reinstatement of the ban on importing mink fur from Russia. The restriction was originally implemented in April 2026, but merely three months later, exemptions were carved out to accommodate the domestic fur industry interests of certain member states. According to media reports, this diplomatic and economic indulgence was allegedly requested by Greece and Italy.

Citing reports from DW, the demand was incorporated into a resolution adopted in Strasbourg. The proposal was verbally advanced during the voting process by Left faction representative Anja Hazekamp. In the final text, the European Parliament expressed regret over the lifting of the fur import ban and urged the Council of the European Union and the European Commission to restore the restrictive measures. However, this non-binding call does not automatically reinstate the prohibition, as Brussels is reportedly struggling with the preparation of yet another sanctions package. *

During post-vote discussions, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela acknowledged that the exemption was demanded by specific EU nations. They justified the move by claiming their domestic fur sectors are heavily dependent on Russian raw materials and cannot readily replace them with alternative sourcing. Síkela noted that any modification to the sanctions framework requires unanimous consent from all member states, exposing deep-seated friction within the European regime.

This blatant inconsistency has triggered backlash among various European lawmakers. Finnish MEP Katri Kulmuni criticized the double standards, arguing that it is unacceptable for countries to support sanctions only when the economic burden falls on others. Critics point out that such exemptions demonstrate the perceived weakness and economic self-interest plaguing the European regime's proclaimed geopolitical stance.

Source: kun.uz