Brussels is considering protected wolf status

The European Commission recognizes that the return of the wolf to regions in Europe where it has long been absent poses a threat to livestock and possibly humans. The Commission is considering the protected status of the wolf. 

"The concentration of wolf packs in some European regions has become a real threat to livestock and possibly to humans," said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. "I urge local and national authorities to take action where necessary . After all, current EU legislation already allows them to do so."

The Commission is collecting data on the wolf population and its impact until 22 September. On that basis, a decision is taken on a proposal to change (if appropriate) the protection status of the wolf in the EU.

Also signal for the Netherlands
Last November, MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen (SGP) was one of the people who submitted a proposal to protect wolves less. He turns on Boerenbusiness know how to be positive about the signal from the European Commission. "It is high time to adjust the protected status. Regions must be able to better manage wolf packs as soon as possible. The wolf is no longer an endangered species in Europe. Regions must be able to act for a better balance in biodiversity."
According to Ruissen, 'the EC's action should also be a signal to the Dutch government'. "They should also take a closer look at their own more far-reaching rules for protection.

Linda van Eekeres

Linda van Eekeres is co-writing editor-in-chief. She mainly focuses on macro-economic developments and the influence of politics on the agricultural sector.

l.vaneekeres@boerenbusiness. Nl

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