New outbreaks of African swine fever have prompted revision of restricted areas in Germany, Greece, Italy and Poland
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The European Commission has updated African swine fever ( ASF ) restriction zones in several Member States following the emergence of new outbreaks of the disease in wild boar. The new Regulation ( EU ) 2025/715 , published today, amends Annex I to Regulation 2023/594 and extends the control zones to Germany, Greece, Italy and Poland .
Increased risk of spread
The decision was made in view of the changing epidemiological situation of African swine fever in the affected regions, where new cases pose an increased level of risk.
Areas previously classified as Restricted Access Zones I are now classified as Restricted Access Zones II, with stricter controls and restrictions on the movement of animals and products derived from them.
In particular, new outbreaks were detected in:
- Germany , in the federal state of Hesse
- Greece, in the region of Serres
- Italy , Emilia-Romagna
- Poland , in the Pomeranian Voivodeship
These zones are added to existing ones or change their boundaries in accordance with the criteria established by the Commission and the recommendations of the World Organisation for Animal HEALTH (WHO).
Immediate use
The new regulation comes into force the day after its publication and is aimed at quickly stopping the spread of the disease.
The new boundaries affect both wild and farmed animals and could have implications for trade flows and pork exports from the affected regions.
Strengthening ASF control in the EU
ASF continues to pose a serious threat to European pig production. With this regulatory adjustment, Brussels aims to maintain effective control over the spread of the virus, minimise its impact on livestock production and maintain confidence in trade within and outside the Union.
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