Wolves have increased in number across the EU, from 11,000 in 2012 to over 20,000. Despite their recovery due to protective legislation, farmers are pushing for a downgrade in their conservation status, which the European Parliament has recently supported. This change could allow for hunting, raising concerns among environmentalists about potential overhunting and population decline. The debate highlights tensions between agricultural interests and conservation efforts, with public opinion largely against the status change. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)