German Towns Adapt to Refugee Influx, Despite Challenges

German towns and cities see improvement in handling refugees, but challenges persist. A new survey shows a significant drop in the percentage of municipalities feeling overwhelmed, from 30% to 11%. This is largely due to a decrease in asylum applications. However, Boris Kühn, a migration expert, reports that almost 50% of local authorities still struggle with accommodation. Klaus Ritgen from the German County Association warns that many refugees, including 1.3 million from Ukraine, still lack economic prospects. A major issue remains the insufficient financial support from federal and state governments, leading to significant municipal debt. Despite these challenges, Düsseldorf has made progress, focusing on decentralized accommodation and relying on local organizations for integration.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.