Wolves "ruined" the government for 7,300 euros
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Luxembourg's Minister of Agriculture Martine Hansen said that since 2017, the state has paid around €7,300 in compensation to farmers affected by wolf attacks. These funds are distributed among seven confirmed cases of wolf attacks on livestock.
Farmers receive full compensation if it is proven that the attack was committed by a wolf. In cases where the perpetrator cannot be identified, the compensation is 75 per cent of the damage caused. The Technical Agricultural Services Administration (ASTA) assesses such cases and considers each claim separately.
In addition, the Minister announced that the Wolf Population Management Plan in place since 2017 will be reviewed and updated. This decision is due to changes in wolf numbers in the region and the need to update protection measures for both animals and farmers.
Although the amount of compensation over seven years seems modest, the very fact of state support shows that Luxembourg is committed to balancing wildlife conservation and agricultural protection.
