Just two weeks after it came into force, CSU leader Söder talks about possible reforms of the wolf regulation. © IMAGO / Sven Simon/imagebroker
Bavaria's wolf ordinance is harshly criticized. Nevertheless, it came into force at the beginning of May. Prime Minister Söder now spoke of possible adjustments that could be made.
Munich – The controversial wolf ordinance has been in force in Bavaria since May 1. Thanks to it, it should be easier to shoot down the wolf in the future. Just two weeks later, Prime Minister Markus Söder is now talking about possible amendments on the sidelines of a party executive committee meeting.
Bavaria's Wolf Ordinance: Söder considers adjustments possible
Since its entry into force, the regulation has been harshly criticized. Environmentalists want to take legal action against it, lawyers doubt its legality. CSU leader Söder also seems to be thinking about a possible reform. "Should a lawsuit be filed against it, we will take a close look at the judgments and, in case of doubt, then bring correspondingly adapted regulations on the way," said the CSU politician on Monday in Munich.
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In Bavaria, too, there are massive doubts about the legality of the wolf ordinance. A few days ago, the Bund Naturschutz (BN) decided to file a lawsuit against the new regulation. The wolf is actually still strictly protected under European and German law.
Pasture farming threatened – state government defends approach
The Bavarian state government, on the other hand, repeatedly questioned the protection status, saying that in its opinion there were already too many wolves in Germany and also in Bavaria. She also emphasized that without a more restrictive approach against wolves, grazing would be in serious danger, as special protective measures such as fences could not be implemented in the Alps, for example.
Wolves and bears are on the rise in the Alpine region. In the Allgäu and Upper Bavaria, mountain farmers and alpine farmers are worried that grazing animal tears will become more frequent and that grazing livestock in the mountains will ultimately no longer be possible. (dpa/miha)
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