European Court of Justice ruled on July 11th, 2024, that Austria's wolf hunting was unlawful due to insufficient conservation status.
The European Court of Justice ruled on July 11th, 2024 that Austria's permitting of wolf hunting was unlawful. This follows activists' objections to the killings of EU-protected wolves. The court stated that a wolf hunting derogation to prevent economic damage can only be granted if the wolf population is at a favorable conservation status, which Austria does not meet. The decision could impact all EU member states.
July 11, 2024
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