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New Animal Welfare Commissioner Sparks Controversy in Germany

Silvia Breher, a party colleague of Federal Minister Rainer, has been appointed as the new Animal Welfare Commissioner in Germany, stirring up controversy and concerns within the animal welfare community.

Breher, who previously held the position of CEO at Landvolk, an agricultural interest group in Vechta, a hub of industrial animal husbandry, does not have a verifiable background in animal welfare. There are no reports suggesting that she has any formal training as a veterinarian.

The appointment of Breher has been criticized as a significant setback for independent and credible animal welfare in Germany. Zoe Mayer, spokesperson for animal welfare policy, has expressed concern about Breher's appointment, believing that she cannot do justice to the Animal Welfare Commissioner's office in terms of content.

Mayer continues to voice her concerns, stating that the original purpose of the Animal Welfare Commissioner's office is being questioned due to Breher's appointment. The search results do not contain information about who held the position before Breher, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the office's transformation.

The staff of the department are reportedly struggling to work independently under Breher's leadership. The original concept of the Animal Welfare Commissioner's office is being rendered absurd due to her appointment, according to some critics.

Landvolk, Breher's previous employer, is situated in a region known for industrial animal husbandry. This has raised eyebrows, with some questioning whether Breher's appointment is a step towards transforming the Animal Welfare Commissioner's office into a political position.

Breher has represented positions in the Bundestag that were against better animal protection, further fuelling the criticism. The appointment of Breher as the Animal Welfare Commissioner is seen as a concerning development for those who advocate for improved animal welfare policies in Germany.

As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Breher's tenure as the Animal Welfare Commissioner will impact the future of animal welfare policies in Germany.