Refugee crisis in Lower Allgäu: accommodation closures until the end of 2025!

Refugee crisis in Lower Allgäu: accommodation closures until the end of 2025!

In a meeting between the government of Swabia, the Unterallgäu district and affected communities, important steps to accommodate refugees were decided. Five locations in Lower Allgäu are to be closed by the end of 2025 in order to accommodate the decline in the number of asylum seekers. Loud merkur.de The number of asylum seekers in Bavaria fell by a remarkable 61 percent by the end of August 2025. However, the need for accommodation remains high, particularly due to the ongoing influx of Ukrainian war refugees.

The municipalities of Bad Wörishofen and Mindelheim are currently faced with the challenge of compensating for their emergency accommodation. The district plans to meet its asylum quota, which will enable the closure of accommodation in Babenhausen, Bad Wörishofen, Pfaffenhausen and Mindelheim. This year, six locations have already been closed. The plans for new buildings in Fellheim and Babenhausen were discontinued. A particular focus is on maintaining a reduced occupancy of 15 places for families in Egg an der Günz.

Collaboration and communication

Klaus Holetschek, a representative of the state government, emphasizes the importance of objective communication and close coordination between the actors involved. Mayor Wolfgang Walter emphasizes that family occupancy is crucial for local acceptance. He also calls for the communities to be more closely involved in the decision-making processes. District President Barbara Schretter reminds us of the need for an exchange between all levels of government in order to efficiently master the challenges surrounding refugee accommodation.

In the context of the nationwide refugee and asylum statistics, it is important to mention that Bavaria is responsible for protecting people in need who receive justice. Loud stmi.bayern.de There are limits to what the state and society can achieve. ANKER facilities are available in all government districts and are intended to accommodate refugees during their asylum procedure. The procedures there are accelerated, which makes returns easier and relieves the burden on municipalities.

Statistical insights

The influx of asylum seekers and those seeking protection has led to increased interest in official data. The State Statistical Office offers a wealth of information on escape and asylum statistic.bayern.de can be accessed. The statistics cover, among other things, population development and migration movements and contain important details about refugees and asylum seekers.

The high level of public interest in these topics shows how important it is to transparently communicate the challenges of refugee accommodation and to actively involve society in the dialogue. In view of the numbers and developments, it remains to be hoped that targeted measures will find a sustainable solution for everyone involved.