Brandenburg Plans to Ease Wolf Hunting Regulations Amid Rising Concerns

The state seeks to lower the wolf's protection status and introduce measures to address population control and public safety fears.

Brandenburg's Agriculture Minister Hanka Mittelstädt is preparing new rules to reduce the state's wolf population, citing public concerns and livestock attacks.
A proposed Bundesrat initiative aims to lower the wolf's protection status under EU regulations from 'strictly protected' to 'protected'.
The EU Commission supports easing wolf protections, but the proposal requires approval from the EU Parliament and member states.
Brandenburg, home to the highest number of wolf packs in Germany, may establish a target population size, allowing hunting beyond that threshold.
Local authorities and trained hunters would oversee wolf management to ensure safety and efficiency, addressing growing fears among residents.