Berlin Senate is considering the establishment of a special representative for refugee issues

In the Berlin Senate there is a consideration of using a special representative for refugee questions. According to information from the German press agency from CDU circles, the ruling mayor Kai Wegner made this proposal. The background is the pressure that is on the black and red government coalition to get to the accommodation and integration of refugees. There was already a similar function in 2015 when the number of refugees from Syria and Afghanistan clearly attracted at the time. First the "Berliner Morgenpost" reported on the topic.

Effects on Berlin

The accommodation and integration of refugees in Berlin is a permanent topic that presents the city government with major challenges. In particular, the search for suitable accommodation and ensuring adequate medical and social care require a continuous and proactive approach. The establishment of a special representative for refugee questions could help to improve and accelerate the coordination and implementation of measures in this area

The possible revision of the Tempelhofer Field Act to enable further accommodations for refugees there, encounters shared opinions in the city. While some see the need to use the area for humanitarian purposes, others fear impaired public space and nature. The planned amendment to the law is therefore expected to trigger a detailed public debate in Berlin.

according to a report by www.tagesspiegel.de ,