Refugee accommodation in Bavaria: Great resistance in Rott

Refugee accommodation in Bavaria: Great resistance in Rott

The small village of Rott am Inn in the Rosenheim district is currently in turmoil due to the district office's plans to accommodate 500 refugees in an empty hall in the industrial area. The resulting population problem, as hundreds of refugees already live in the village, is causing unrest. Mayor Daniel Wendrock has been working intensively on the issue for months and is hoping for a compromise, even after discussions with various government bodies, including Prime Minister Markus Söder and Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann.

The planned accommodation raises concerns among the population, especially among businesses in the area. Existential fears and concerns about conflict in such a close neighborhood are driving the discussion. The planned accommodation includes three bunk beds in seven square meters, which creates additional tension. Nevertheless, Mayor Wendrock emphasizes that Rott has already successfully taken in 100 refugees in decentralized accommodation and calls for the village not to be viewed as hostile to refugees.

Due to a lack of alternatives for the planned initial accommodation and the district office's demand for at least 250 to 300 places in order to free up school gymnasiums in Raubling and Bruckmühl, the negotiations are difficult. Wendrock sees the community's capacity limits reached and is hoping for a compromise to avoid legal disputes. A citizens' initiative is campaigning for its concerns with an online petition and an upcoming demonstration and would like to enter into discussions with political decision-makers.