Hunting permits in parks, even in urban areas, became the center of attention in Brussels. The European Commission confirmed to Europa Today that it had sent a letter to the Italian government “concerning certain provisions of Law No. 197, namely the budget law”. text – somehow change Offered by Tommaso Foti, group leader at the Italian Brethren’s Chamber – allows the killing or capture of wild animals even in urban areas.
The rule was introduced to control the number of wild boars and other species that regularly roam in various Italian cities for several years, starting with the capital. In its letter, a source from the European Commission objected to the new provisions approved by the European executive body last December, referring to their “compliance with the Habitats and Birds directives”.
The two EU directives mentioned in the commission’s letter aim to protect all wild bird species and preserve wild flora and fauna habitats in the twenty-seven member states. As stated by the animal welfare association Work“The change in ‘wild hunting’ has removed the obligation, i.e., no foresight, to pre-apply scientific control and ecological methods exercised by Ispra, i.e., the Higher Environmental Protection and Research Institute, over the activities of hunters. direct intervention in wild animals”.
The EU source stated that the European Commission is currently “waiting for a response from the Italian authorities and we will decide on the most appropriate action after its assessment”. The letter from Brussels was sent as part of the draft “EU Pilot“The online platform used by governments and the Commission to communicate and clarify the true and legal context of issues that arise regarding the correct application of EU law. This system is used to enforce EU rules and, where possible, prevent formal infringement procedures.
Member States normally have ten weeks to respond and the Commission services, in turn, have ten weeks to evaluate the response. If this is not satisfactory, the Commission normally initiates an infringement procedure by sending a formal notification letter to the Member State concerned. Hence the risk of opening a new dispute with the EU for Italy.
Source: Today IT
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