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Tölz District Administrator Niedermaier: "Bitter disappointment" after the refugee summit

2023-05-12T07:16:08.975Z

Highlights: District Administrator Josef Niedermaier does not see any relief for the municipalities in the results of the refugee summit of the federal and state governments. The additional billion euros promised by the federal government for the states is at best a drop in the ocean. More than 2000 war refugees, asylum seekers and those entitled to stay are currently living in the shelters in Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen. It can be expected that 800 to 1000,<> more refugees will arrive by the end of the year.



The next refugee shelter is currently being built on the Tölzer Flinthöhe. It will be ready for occupancy in June. © Buck

District Administrator Josef Niedermaier does not see any relief for the municipalities in the results of the refugee summit of the federal and state governments. The only thing that would help would be to limit the number of accesses.

Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen – "Bitter disappointment", that is the feeling that remains with District Administrator Josef Niedermaier (FW) after the refugee summit of the federal and state governments on Wednesday. The additional billion euros promised by the federal government for the states is at best a drop in the ocean. And it does not solve the problem that municipalities are overwhelmed with accommodating the ever-growing number of refugees.

"Limit the influx according to clear and humanitarian rules"

"The influx must be limited according to clear and humanitarian rules if the state and society are not to be overwhelmed by another uncontrolled and unchecked influx," Niedermaier quotes a statement from the Bavarian district council. "We need to limit the number of entries, and we need rapid procedures and solutions to enable permanent housing and integration of those who are already there."

By the way: Everything from the region can also be found in our regular Bad Tölz newsletter.

Demand of the district administrator: Combating the causes of flight

Once again, the district administrator is concerned with combating the causes of flight. "As rich countries, we have to spend a lot of money and other resources to combat the causes of flight on the ground. It must be clear to us as a society that this will also mean a step backwards in our prosperity."

800 to 1000 refugees expected by the end of the year

More than 2000 war refugees, asylum seekers and those entitled to stay are currently living in the shelters in the district. In addition, there are around 1000 Ukrainians who have been accommodated privately. Currently, there are "only" 50 new allocations per month. "However, the forecasts assume a further increase in the number of arrivals in the coming months. At the moment, we hardly know how to ensure accommodation," says Niedermaier. It can be expected that 800 to 1000,<> more refugees will arrive by the end of the year. However, the capacities of the accommodation are exhausted. "We are just barely managing to acquire new places in sufficient numbers to accommodate the current allocations."

Savings Bank building is no longer available as accommodation

The temporary halls, which are currently being built next to the district office (we reported) and are expected to be ready for occupancy in June, would provide air for one or two months. But that's all there is to it. At the same time, capacities would be lost again and again, explains the district administrator. "The Sparkasse building in Lenggrieser Straße in Bad Tölz must be returned to the Sparkasse at the end of May. Up to 65 Ukrainian war refugees are still accommodated there and will have to be distributed to other shelters next week. These replacement capacities must also be created first." And the planning and construction of further accommodation takes time.

Follow-up costs remain with the municipalities

The Free State of Bavaria supports the municipalities by fully covering the costs of accommodation and those for benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act. "However, the follow-up costs, such as daycare care, school, integration and others, have to be borne by the districts and municipalities," says Niedermaier. "So far, there has been no financial support here and, according to my forecast, there will be no change for us here either, thanks to the billion that has now been decided."

"The disappointment of my colleagues and also of me after the refugee summit is huge"

District Administrator Josef Niedermaier

The situation demands everything from the employees in the asylum system, in the immigration office, but also in many other areas in the district office – especially since positions can sometimes not be filled due to the shortage of skilled workers. "After the crises of recent years, the existing employees continue to perform outstanding work without interruption. Without the tireless efforts, the achievements of the last few months would not have been possible," said Niedermaier. However, the breaking point has been reached: "The disappointment among my colleagues and also among me is huge after the refugee summit," Niedermaier admits. "It is difficult to get involved and motivate ourselves on a daily basis far beyond the normal level due to the lack of support from the federal government, which is not recognizable for the future."

You can find even more up-to-date news from the region at Merkur.de/Bad Tölz.

Source: merkur

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