Overview

• Tapinoma magnum supercolonies from the Mediterranean are infiltrating buildings and causing power and internet outages in Kehl and other regions.
• On June 1, environmental ministers from Baden-Württemberg and several states agreed to broaden containment measures against Tapinoma magnum and other invasive species.
• They propose a dedicated German list of invasive alien species to enable early preventive actions ahead of EU listing.
• Kehl officials have long demanded systematic inspections of plant shipments from the Mediterranean to stop further introductions.
• Authorities warn that invasive species endanger biodiversity, public health, and the economy, driving calls for coordinated federal and state intervention.