They Came to Stay Our Alien Animal Neighbours Parakeets

Around the iconic Cologne Cathedral, non-native parakeets are thriving, posing ecological and economic challenges across Europe.

While the EU seeks to control these invasive species, slow-moving bureaucracy, disagreements among scientists, and a lack of public awareness are hindering progress.

The debate remains: should these parakeets be removed, or is the change in nature a natural evolution?