Overview
- The Stuttgart Administrative Court issued a preliminary injunction that blocks the killing while it conducts an expedited review to avoid an irreversible outcome.
- Environment Minister Thekla Walker authorized lethal removal of wolf GW2672m under an exception permit reportedly valid through March 10.
- Authorities and local groups reported more than 180 sightings around Hornisgrinde, including approaches to people and dogs at roughly six meters.
- Conservation group Naturschutzinitiative sued, arguing that shooting one of only four wolves in Baden-Württemberg could violate EU conservation obligations.
- Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann framed the case as a human-safety measure and rejected claims of electioneering, as petitions and a vigil rally opponents.