Experts and environmental groups estimate that up to 19,000 wolves may be present in the 27 EU member countries.
The European Commission has announced it is considering whether to adjust rules to limit protection for wolves as a resurgence in the canine numbers has triggered growing tensions with farmers concerned about the safety of their livestock.
“The concentration of wolf packs in some European regions has become a real danger for livestock and potentially also for humans,” Ms von der Leyen said in a statement. “I urge local and national authorities to take action where necessary.” Ursula von der Leyen said the concentration of wolf packs in some European regions has become a real danger for livestock They remain a protected species in most of Europe, but people have lost the habit of living near them and traditional ways to manage and protect livestock from wolves have been abandoned.
To do this, the commission is calling on local communities, scientists and other interested parties to provide fresh data about wolf populations and their impact by September 22 — in just over two weeks.
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