Overview
- Baden‑Württemberg’s environment ministry had authorized killing the male GW2672 until March 10 after repeated approaches to dogs and people and unsuccessful live‑capture attempts.
- The Verwaltungsgericht Stuttgart issued a temporary injunction in a lawsuit by the Naturschutzinitiative, with a fast‑track decision expected in the coming days.
- Authorities had planned first attempts to shoot the animal early next week, and the ministry says the removal team will stand down until the court rules.
- The Bundesrat signaled broad support for adding the wolf to the Federal Hunting Act to allow regional population management where conservation status is favorable, while several states warned of legal and practical gaps.
- Farm and hunting groups press for workable cull rules, conservation groups caution against undermining protection, and official figures cite roughly 219 packs plus additional pairs and single animals in Germany.