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Romanian President Signs Bear Cull Law
Romanian president signs law to regulate bear population cull after constitutional challenge.
In brief
Romanian president signs law to regulate bear population cull after constitutional challenge. Romanian president Nicusor Dan signed a law allowing 859 brown bears to be shot this year to address rising bear attacks and overpopulation. Originally reported by euronews.
Law Signed After Challenge
Romania's head of state signed a law to reduce bear population after previously challenging it on constitutional grounds.
Cull Quota for 2026
The law allows preventive shooting of 859 brown bears this year with 110 protected animals potentially hunted if they threaten human life.
Rising Bear Threats
Bear attacks have increased sharply in Romania, with more fatal incidents reported recently.
Population Size
Romania hosts Europe's largest bear population with 10,600 to 12,700 individuals and greatest genetic diversity among bear species.
Time Running Out
Covasna County prefect warned that limited time makes it impossible to meet this year's cull quota of 86 bears in Szeklerland.
Law Implementation
The law will enter force after publication in the official gazette but officials warn it is now impossible to fulfill this year's cull quota.
The big picture
Romanian president Nicusor Dan signed a law allowing 859 brown bears to be shot this year to address rising bear attacks and overpopulation.
