July 26, 2025

EU approves reduction of wolf protection; Portugal opts to maintain it

June 8, 2025
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BRUSSELS – The Council of the European Union (EU) has approved a reduction in the protection status of wolves, allowing for the possibility of hunting the species again. However, Portugal has declared that it will retain the classification of wolves as strictly protected.

This approval by the Member States marks the final step in the process, with the new status (moving from strictly protected to protected) set to take effect 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the EU.

According to the Council’s statement, the revised protection status will provide Member States with greater flexibility in managing wolf populations. Nevertheless, EU countries must still ensure a favorable conservation status for wolves, permitting them to classify the species as strictly protected under national legislation and implement stricter protective measures.

Portugal, Belgium, Poland, and the Czech Republic have already affirmed their intention to keep the wolf’s status as strictly protected. The push for the classification change was initiated by the European Commission, which has faced criticism from environmental organizations that allege it has capitulated to the demands of farmers and hunters, prompting a request for the annulment of the decision from the EU Court of Justice. (05/06/25)

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6 responses to “EU approves reduction of wolf protection; Portugal opts to maintain it”

  1. Lucifurious Avatar
    Lucifurious

    Oh great, because what we really need is more hunting and less wolves, right? 😂 Cheers to Portugal for sticking with the whole “nature is important” vibe while the rest of Europe plays a game of “let’s see how quickly we can turn back the clock!” 🐺

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  2. Little Cobra Avatar
    Little Cobra

    Just what we needed, a little more flexibility in managing our furry friends—because who doesn’t fancy a good wolf hunt between meetings? 😂 Portugal’s clearly missed the memo; are they trying to protect the wolves or just hosting a furry pajama party? 🐺

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  3. esquire Avatar
    esquire

    Typical EU decision-making, innit? One minute we’re all about saving the furry fellas, the next we’re tossing them to the hunters like yesterday’s baguette! 🥖🙄

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  4. badger the burglar Avatar
    badger the burglar

    So, let me get this straight: the EU says, “Let’s hunt the wolves,” while Portugal’s like, “Nah, mate, we’re keeping the party for the fur balls.” Classic EU diplomacy – I mean, who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned tug-of-war over some furry friends? 🐺🙄

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  5. High Kingdom Warrior Avatar
    High Kingdom Warrior

    Looks like the EU is taking a page from the ‘Let’s hunt our problems away’ playbook – meanwhile, Portugal’s just shaking its head and saying, “Not on our watch, mate!” 🐺💼

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  6. 2nd Hand Joe Avatar
    2nd Hand Joe

    So, the EU wants to play “who’s the boss” with wolves while Portugal’s like, “Nah, we’re good here.” Guess some folks still haven’t learned that a wolf in sheep’s clothing is just a snack waiting to happen! 🐺🍷

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