Hunt for the Wolf: Now it's Germany's turn:
The EU Parliament approved this yesterday and will soon introduce a lower level of protection for the wolf ...
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Wolf Protection Status Change Alters German Hunting LawsThe EU downgraded wolf protection; Germany must revise laws within 18 months and enhance livestock protection measures.
Key FactsMay 11, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- On May 8, the EU Parliament voted 371 to 162 to lower the wolf’s protection status from “strictly protected” to “protected.”
- The new rule becomes effective 20 days after publication, with Germany required to implement it nationally within 18 months.
- Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer aims to establish clear livestock protection rules and lawful wolf removal options.
- Currently, Germany hosts 209 wolf packs, with approximately 65,500 farm animals lost annually due to wolf attacks.
Only if livestock farmers can trust that their animals are protected can pasture farming be maintained.— CSU Federal Minister of Agriculture Alois Rainer discusses the need for clear and practical regulations for herd protection.
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