VILNIUS, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Lithuania's Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday that the fur farming ban passed by the previous parliament does not violate the Constitution, Baltic News Service (BNS) reported.
The court stated that the Seimas has the authority to restrict economic activities that are not essential to the society's basic needs, especially if they conflict with moral, ethical, and humane principles.
The ruling followed a petition from some members of parliaments challenging the 2023 law, which phases out fur farming by 2027. The court noted that the ban aims to protect wildlife and prevent the spread of invasive species like the American mink.
Lithuania is the 20th European country to ban fur farming. While farm owners will receive compensation, they argue it is insufficient. ■
