Minister Till Backhaus Facing Controversial Wolf Death Charges
- Noteworthy Point: The latest search results don't provide an update on Till Backhaus' current standing with charges related to the wolf killing incident.
Environmental Minister of Northern Germany, Backhaus, Warns of Legal Consequences for Wolf Slaughtering - Environmental Minister of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Backhaus, faces potential wolf poisoning charges
In a twist of events, Till Backhaus, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Environment Minister, finds himself under fire for allegedly shooting a wolf. According to rumors, the wolf had gotten a little too acquainted with a farm dog, repeatedly approaching it and appearing to have "mated" with it. The minister defended his actions by claiming the concern was the potential creation of wolf-dog hybrids, posing a risk to the wolf population.
However, a post-mortem examination revealed that the wolf was not pregnant, which has raised eyebrows and doubts about his justification. The Rostock district, where the incident occurred, had initially issued the shooting permit. Interestingly, a member of the state parliament and a representative of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Backhaus is also a part of the Schwerin state parliament.
Fueling the controversy further, the Legal Affairs Committee of the Schwerin state parliament has supported the lifting of Backhaus' immunity, though the ultimate decision lies with the state parliament. The administrative courts are also inquiring about the controversy, with the Higher Administrative Court of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern deeming the shooting illegal back in February. However, it's worth noting that the legality of the shooting isn't solely dependent on the court's decision, as the Rostock public prosecutor's office clarified.
- Till Backhaus
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- SPD
- Rostock
- Rostock District
- Charges
Breaking the news down
- A wolf's death in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has led to heated discussions and potential charges against the Environment Minister, Till Backhaus.
- The minister claimed the wolf posed a risk as it had approached a farm dog and "mated" with it, potentially causing hybridization.
- A subsequent post-mortem examination revealed that the wolf was not pregnant.
- The Rostock district had issued the shooting permit, but a local court deemed the shooting illegal in February.
- The Minister's immunity has been supported for lifting, with the final decision resting with the Schwerin state parliament.
- Administrative courts are still examining the case, but the legality doesn't depend solely on their decision.
- The Commission has decided to initiate proceedings against Till Backhaus, the Environment Minister of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, for a declaration that he has not complied with the conditions laid down in Article 93 (2) of the Treaty.
- This action follows Till Backhaus' controversial wolf killing incident, which has sparked a debate under the domain of politics and legislation, contributing to the general news and crime-and-justice categories.
- Despite the controversy surrounding his actions, Till Backhaus remains a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and a representative in the Schwerin state parliament.
- The legality of the wolf shooting remains a topic of discussion, with the Higher Administrative Court of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern deeming it illegal in February, but not the only determinant in the case, as clarified by the Rostock public prosecutor's office.
- The situation has led to calls for the lifting of Till Backhaus' immunity by the Legal Affairs Committee of the Schwerin state parliament, though the final decision lies with the state parliament.
