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Germany Moves Toward Easing Wolf Hunting Regulations Following EU Protection Downgrade

States like Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony are advancing plans for wolf population controls, sparking debates over livestock safety, conservation, and implementation challenges.

Till Backhaus (SPD), Agrar-, Umwelt- und Klimaschutzminister von Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Archivbild).
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Overview

  • The European Parliament downgraded wolves' protection status on May 8, 2025, allowing member states to implement population controls and hunting regulations.
  • Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony are preparing legal frameworks to streamline the removal of problem wolves under the new status.
  • Livestock producers report significant losses, including 309 killed animals in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in 2024, and are pushing for easier removal procedures.
  • Conservation groups warn that insufficient data on wolf populations and migration could jeopardize long-term ecological balance if hunting expands.
  • Experts emphasize the need for specialized hunter training in Saxony to ensure targeted removal without disrupting entire wolf packs.