Özdemir and Hagel clash over Wolf and Beaver - German politicians clash over hunting laws for wolves and beavers
A heated debate erupted between Cem Özdemir of the Greens and CDU politician Manuel Hagel during a state farmers’ association event. The clash centred on hunting laws, particularly the management of wolves, beavers, and other invasive species. Both sides pushed for changes but differed on how to proceed.
Manuel Hagel, a hunter himself, demanded legal reforms to allow hunting of wolves, beavers, and rooks when they cause damage. He stressed the issue was urgent and claimed the CDU would act before the upcoming election. To speed things up, he had already instructed the agriculture ministry to draft a legal amendment for the state parliament.
Hagel’s proposed amendment is now in motion, with the agriculture ministry preparing the legal text. Özdemir’s openness to discussion suggests possible future adjustments, though no concrete steps have been taken yet. The outcome will depend on political decisions in the coming months.
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