On October 1, 2026, the Asian hornet continues to expand its presence in the region, posing…

On October 1, 2026, the Asian hornet continues to expand its presence in the region, posing challenges for humans, animals, and ecosystems. Experts trace its arrival to a single queen that reached a French port in the early 2000s. Since then, the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) has spread throughout Europe, first appearing in Germany in 2014 and increasingly found in southern Europe and England. This invasive species is now firmly established, and Frank Freund, a hobby beekeeper and trained hornet advisor, notes that the German government has largely failed to implement effective management measures, necessitating adaptation to coexist with the hornet.