European countries give farmers more freedom to shoot wolves
The decision by Bern Convention members is a major win for the EU and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The decision by Bern Convention members is a major win for the EU and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The next step for the EU will be changing the Habitats Directive, a move that NGOs fear can have further implications.
The alleged quid pro quo, which Brussels denies, is the latest twist behind a major nature restoration bill that finally passed on Monday.
Decision follows pressure from hunting groups, who say wolves are attacking livestock.
Group urges European Commission to ‘move quickly.’
In the iconic words of the movie character Shrek, ogres are like onions โ they have layers. And so, I would argue, are agri issues, which are made up of so many layers of politics, culture, and environmental issues wrapped up together that it makes you…
The Commission is considering changing the protection status of wolves โ a major ask from hunters and farmers’ groups.
France’s sheep farmers association is calling on the EU to improve its assessment of bear populations and change their protected status in view of a recent resurgence in bear attacks in the country.