Hunting for election glory
03 April 2024
The Austrian land of Salzburg eased its hunting regulation for wolves following a similar proposal by the European Commission. Environmentalists denounced the Commission’s move as it endangers wildlife protection. Critics argue that ahead of European elections, politicians, especially from the far-right, actively seek votes from hunters and farmers, (a constituency of growing political importance) by loosening hunting regulations.
 | Theresa Adelmann Hunting is a prestigious and long-standing tradition in several European countries, for instance France and several Nordic ones. Its growing popularity across the continent is exploited by populist parties to gain an advantage. Easing this regulation sets a dangerous precedent both for wildlife protection objectives as well as the rule of law. |
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