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Protest in Lörrach: Citizens fight for their meadow!
In Lörrach, resistance arises against planned asylum accommodation. Residents fear safety problems and the loss of green space.
Protest in Lörrach: Citizens fight for their meadow!
Once upon a time there was a peaceful green oasis in Lörrach, a meadow that told stories of times gone by. Here, surrounded by new buildings and playgrounds, an asylum accommodation for 150 young men will soon be built. The plan stirred up a lot of dust and sent the otherwise quiet Stetten in Baden-Württemberg into turmoil. A citizens' initiative, led by determined residents, has submitted a petition to the state parliament to prevent this move.
A spirit of optimism or a blind flange? After all, many people are afraid of feeling left out! While cities and communities across Germany are looking for accommodation for migrants, Lörrach is now plagued by doubts and uncertainties. The city may have a legal ace up its sleeve, thanks to Section 246 of the Building Code, which allows the construction of such temporary accommodation, but that doesn't mean the matter is off the table. WELT reports that residents feel taken by surprise; instead of amicable solutions, confrontation seems to reign supreme here. ( WORLD )
The core of fear
While many people are only concerned about greenery, the fear of security risks clearly resonates. “If you pack 150 young men together, bad things will happen,” was the concern of the man who recently bought a house on the meadow. The worry is: Hardly any freedom, no job, nothing to do – that could cause problems!
The countdown has begun, say opponents of the project. The planned container blocks will be just 20 meters away from the residents, fenced in and constantly monitored, similar to a fortress. However, the question remains: Can integration really succeed?
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The city points to other successful projects. For example, in Lörrach-Haagen there are modular, wood-clad accommodations without fences - almost like a student dormitory. Legal hope lives here. But in Stetten there are different circumstances, people in the asylum process, higher fluctuation, more security. There is a fear here that neighbors and newcomers could remain separated.
The German District Council would like to only be allocated people with prospects of staying in order to promote integration more. It remains to be seen whether the petition will be successful. The residents are waiting for the state parliament. Until then, uncertainty remains, according to Google Support Tips, which can make finding information easier by using simple queries. ( Google )
In the end, one thing remains certain: rule without exception meets with resistance from people who want to protect their living spaces. And whether Lörrach has to be afraid depends largely on the mediation between expectations and reality.