Berlin threatens to fail the refugee accommodation in the Westend!

Der Bau einer Flüchtlingsunterkunft im Berliner Westend steht auf der Kippe. Der Hauptausschuss vertagt seine Entscheidung.
The construction of a refugee accommodation in Berlin's Westend is on the brink. The main committee postptions its decision. (Symbolbild/MB)

Berlin threatens to fail the refugee accommodation in the Westend!

The planned refugee accommodation in Soorstraße 80-82 in Berlin is about to end! As rbbb24 , the main committee of the black and red coalition on Wednesday empty office complexes adjointed for an indefinite period. A lawyer of the building owners warns that the entire project is at risk. The situation could have dramatic effects on the accommodation of refugees in Berlin, since the places actually available are reduced.

was planned to convert the property into accommodation for around 950 refugees to reduce the tent city on the site of the former Tegel airport. Social Senator Cansel Kiziltepe (SPD) had an ambitious goals, but the coalition partner CDU blocks the projects. CDU parliamentary group leader Dirk Stettner expressed the concerns that Berlin was unable to create further accommodations. Kiziltepe's argument that people should be better integrated.

effects on the formation of children

The missed decision not only has an impact on the accommodation, but also on the formation of children of refugees. According to berlin.de , new welcome classes would have to be set up in Soorstraße 30 to 35 in order to do justice to school children. However, the district is currently unable to accommodate all children in regular schools. Future negotiations with the Senate Education guards are underway, but there are still many decisions. It would be an enormous challenge for schools to adequately train the children and work on their integration.

Overall, the question arises as to how the city wants to deal with the increasing number of refugees, especially if important decisions are delayed and the resources required cannot be provided. The location remains tense and the pressure on those responsible grows.

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