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Sectorial Approves Galicia Report Saying Spain’s Wolf Population Is ‘Favourable’

The vote clears a procedural hurdle to send Spain’s six‑year wolf report to the European Commission, opens the door for regional lethal controls, faces dispute from the central ministry, faces likely legal challenges, and could be reviewed by EU authorities.

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Lobo ibérico en una imagen de archivo.
En España estaban contabilizadas en 2025 un total de 333 mandadas de lobo, un 12% más que las registradas en el anterior informe.
La conselleira, durante la celebración de la reunión a nivel de todas las comunidades.

Overview

  • The Conferencia Sectorial de Medio Ambiente voted on Monday to back a Galicia‑produced sexenal report covering 2019–2024 that concludes the wolf’s conservation status is favourable, removing a procedural block to submitting the paperwork to Brussels.
  • The central government’s technical team and Catalonia voted against the communities’ proposal, saying the Galicia report fails to follow EU Article 17 methodological and reporting rules and that parts of Spain remain in an unfavourable state.
  • Supporters cite the report’s count of 333 wolf packs, a 12% rise from the previous count, as evidence of recovery and as justification for resuming population controls in some regions.
  • Environmental groups and some scientists say political decisions have overridden scientific standards and are urging the ministry to send its own technical report to the European Commission for an objective review.
  • Legal and EU review remain likely obstacles: regional plans to authorize lethal controls have faced court suspensions, a 2024 CJEU precedent could weigh against partial approvals, and Brussels has already opened an infringement procedure over delayed reporting.