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European Parliament resolution of 24 November 2022 on the protection of livestock farming and large carnivores in Europe

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date:  21/12/2022

On the 24 November, the parliament voted in favour of the above resolution proposed originally by the Agri committee. The resolution, which focuses on the impacts of wolves on sheep and other extensive livestock systems, makes a number of requests to the Commission and Member States to measure and reduce these impacts. Requests include increasing support for protection measures as well as awareness raising about their availability; collecting and making available data on large carnivores and livestock impacts; as well as suggestions to evaluate the protection status of the wolf as well as clarifying the use of derogations. The motion also highlighted the importance of engaging stakeholders in discussions on large carnivore management and promoting exchange between different interest groups.

Several platform members released positions before and after the vote, including WWF in coalition with other NGOs, FACE, CIC and WWF.