Nicușor Dan a promulgat legea care dublează cota de prevenție la urși: câte 859 pot fi vânați în 2026 și 2027

On October 5, President Nicușor Dan promulgated a law increasing the hunting quota for brown bears to 859 for 2026, doubling previous limits. The law aims to manage bear populations and reduce human-wildlife conflicts. Conservation groups have called for targeted interventions near human settlements rather than in deep forests. The law modifies existing regulations on immediate interventions for bear-related incidents, allowing for various responses based on risk levels. Recent scientific data estimates Romania's brown bear population at 10,657–12,787 individuals, highlighting the need for effective management strategies. The law's passage followed a complex legislative process, including constitutional challenges and reexaminations by Parliament.