Six wolf attacks reported in eight days

In southwest Jutland, Denmark, six wolf attacks were reported over eight days, mainly around Skovlund, Ansager, and Varde. The local wildlife consultant and Danish Nature Agency suspect these to be wolf attacks, sparking discussions on managing the wolf population. Varde’s mayor supports regulation opportunities. The European Commission proposed changing the wolf’s status from ‘strictly protected’ to ‘protected,’ enabling more flexible management approaches aligned with regional conditions. Danish minister Jeppe Bruus welcomes the proposal, as it could lead to regulated population control once a viable population is verified within Danish borders. The move aims to balance species protection with reasonable regulation, though it still requires approval from the EU Parliament and Council. Wolves returned to Denmark in 2012 after nearly two centuries.