Dispute for 940,000 euros: Kassel complains against Hesse for refugee costs

Dispute for 940,000 euros: Kassel complains against Hesse for refugee costs

A dramatic dispute between the city of Kassel and the state of Hesse unfolds the costs for the accommodation of minor refugees in former Motel 24 on Heinrich-Hertz-Straße. The city of Kassel plans to sue the country because the Kassel regional council did not fully recognize the reimbursement of costs for the period from July 2017 to March 2019. At the center of the conflict is an amount of almost 940,000 euros, which is claimed for the care and accommodation of the unaccompanied minor foreigners.

The accommodation was in operation from 2015 to 2019 and was rented due to the massive increase in refugee figures in November 2015. The city of Kassel has already received the approval of the magistrate for the lawsuit, and the city council will decide on the legal dispute on Monday, November 11th. The city argues that the high rental and daily rate costs from 2017 are noticeable, but judicial clarification is necessary to check the legal framework of the exceptional situation at the time.

dispute over reimbursement of costs

The city of Kassel had claimed claims for reimbursement of costs of 5.2 million euros in January 2018. However, the regional council shortened the reimbursement for the rental costs and the costs for the educational staff, since it saw violations of the principles of economy and economy. The city considers that according to the Social Code, the costs for the care of young refugees must be reimbursed in full and that the country is bound to the agreed fees.

The city of Kassel sees a possible violation of the autonomy of the local youth welfare institution in the country's cuts. The lawsuit should now clarify whether and to what extent the cuts are legally permitted. The legal dispute could have far -reaching consequences for the future financing of refugee accommodation in Hesse.