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Wolves are a strictly protected species in Germany. Nevertheless, they may be shot in exceptional cases, for example if they behave conspicuously or repeatedly kill livestock despite being protected.
What to do with the wolf: The wild animal is to be less strictly protected in future due to attacks on sheep, cattle and horses. There are a number of things to consider when moving forward.
The protection status of wolves has been a contentious issue within the Saxon coalition over the past five years. This has not changed in the home straight.
Preliminary results show that 34 wolf packs, 5 wolf pairs and 2 territorial individuals live in Saxony. The focus is on eastern Saxony.
The Left Party sees no reason to reduce the wolf population in Saxony, but emphasizes the importance of effective herd protection.
In the current monitoring year, four illegally killed wolves have been found in Saxony. The LKA and LfULG warn of the number of unreported cases.
Saxony's CDU is pushing for a reduction in the wolf population in the state. SPD top candidate and Minister of Social Affairs Petra Köpping reacts immediately.
The wolf is strictly protected in Germany. It has only been native again for a good 30 years, but is spreading rapidly. Livestock farmers are concerned about this, as sheep and goats are also prey.
Sahra Wagenknecht presents campaign for state election in Thuringia. Wolf and Schütz also present alongside federal chairwoman.