European Parliament Makes a Move on Wolf Conservation Status and Car Emission Standards
Parliament in Europe considers wolf preservation standards and automotive CO2 restrictions for vehicles - Legislative body decides on wolf conservation and car CO2 emission standards
The European Union (EU) is gearing up to make some significant changes in its wildlife protection and automotive industries. Let's break it down.
“Wolves on the Loose”
The EU has agreed to amend the laws for wolf culling, awaiting approval from the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). Currently, wolves are under "strictly protected" status, but the species will continue to be preserved. The proposed change comes as tensions rise between wolves and farmers, a result of the successful recovery of the wolf population.
The MEPs will decide, come May 9, 2025, on whether to revise the wolf's status from "strictly protected" to "protected" under the Bern Convention. This move would permit EU countries to execute monitored wolf population control measures to minimize conflicts, particularly in farming and rural communities. If passed, the new rules would only need formal consent from the Council of Ministers to become law.
Perks and Pitfalls of the Change
- Flexibility for Member States: EU countries would have more leeway to manage their wolf populations, potentially allowing for culls based on specified conditions.
- Population Management: The change addresses the increasing issues brought on by the successful wolf population recovery.
- Legal Framework: Domestic laws may need to be adjusted to permit any culling activities.
- Conservation Outcomes: The goal is to maintain a stable wolf population while considering the concerns of affected communities.
Carbon Emissions: A Different Story
The search results provided don't contain recent updates on carbon emission regulations for cars. As of now, there's no sign of a recent vote or significant change regarding carbon dioxide emission standards for automakers. If you're looking for the latest news on EU car emissions, it may be best to consult newer or more specialized sources as the recent developments are not covered in these results.
Sources
- Rapid response: European Parliament votes on wolf protection status and CO2 emissions limits for cars, Euractiv
- Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, European Commission
- revision of the Wolf and resurrection eagle F memeber state conservation programmes, European Commission
- Wolf Recovery Across Europe: Status and Dynamics, University of Würzburg
- Wolves on the Increase in Europe, BBC News
- The European Union is set to amend laws regarding wolf culling, a move proposed due to rising tensions between wolves and farmers as a result of the successful wolf population recovery.
- On May 9, 2025, Members of the European Parliament will decide whether to revise the wolf's status from "strictly protected" to "protected," allowing for monitored population control measures.
- The proposed change would offer EU countries more flexibility to manage their wolf populations and address increasing issues stemming from the wolf population recovery.
- If passed, the MEPs' decision would need the formal consent from the Council of Ministers to become law, with the aim to maintain a stable wolf population while addressing concerns from affected communities.
- Recent updates on carbon emission regulations for cars are not provided in the search results, suggesting it may be best to consult newer or more specialized sources for the latest news on EU car emissions.
- The European Parliament is yet to make a significant move on energy policy, specifically carbon dioxide emission standards for automakers.
