Our joint request on behalf of wolves to the European Court of Justice was accepted!
Our inter-association request to the European Court of Justice has taken one step further: it has been accepted! With our four partners, we look forward to defending our arguments before the Court, so that Europe’s wolves can live in peace.
Now the fight for Europe’s wolf cubs has taken a new turn: our request, filed in December 2024 with four other European associations before the Court of Justice of the European Union, has begun.
When the European Union forgets about science to the detriment of wolves…
Too prompt to harm wolves, the Council of the European Union (EU) had underestimated internationally important reports and calls from the scientific community indicating that their population in Europe was not immune to significant risks.
As it happens, the lack of scientific basis for the downgrading of canids was also highlighted in a recent scientific report on the ecology and genetics of large carnivores, funded by the EU.
The European Union, caught in its own trap: what’s the point of requesting scientific reports only to end up not following them and not relying on the best available science? And then disregard the principles of proportionality and precaution, which are necessary for derogations under the species protection system?
…we fight back and are heard by the courts!
Along with our partners, we are delighted to see that our arguments have been heard by the European Court of Justice. What satisfaction to have the opportunity to defend our request against the downgrading of wolves before the EU Court!
The legal work essential for this request was made possible thanks to the Gallifrey Foundation, which donated the funding for the legal costs, and to the work of the team at the Luca d’Agostino law firm.
We invite you to join us in joining forces: if you are a non-profit organization registered in the European Union, you can write to the following address: wolveseuropeancourtcase@greenimpact.it
Sign our petition to put an end to the persecution of wolves orchestrated by politicians.