Volker Lein

Volker Lein is associated with the Hessian Farmers' Association (hessischen Bauernverband). He is currently newsworthy due to his commentary on a recent incident in Hamburg-Altona where a wolf injured a passerby in a shopping passage. The wolf, believed to have become lost, marks the first such incident since the return of wolves to Germany. Lein's perspective is relevant to the discussion surrounding the management and handling of wolves in populated areas. He suggests the wolf was in a stressful situation, implying mitigating circumstances for the attack. His views likely represent the concerns and perspectives of farmers regarding wolf presence and potential conflicts with humans and livestock. The articles highlight the ongoing debate about wolf conservation and public safety.