European lawmakers urged to make a ruling on the matter
In a recent development, Mayor Andreas Starke of Bamberg initiated a discussion with key figures to address the future of the city's reception center. The meeting, aimed at incorporating municipal political positions into ongoing negotiations with the Free State, was attended by Bavaria's Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann and President of the Government Florian Luderschmid, along with the fraction leaders of the Bamberg city council.
The discussions focused on a variety of aspects, with the well-being of the city of Bamberg being a primary concern for Minister Herrmann. The planned transfer of ownership of the reception center to the city was a topic of discussion, as was the capacity limits desired by the city of Bamberg. Improvements in the social conditions within the facility were also a key focus.
Mayor Starke emphasized the importance of considering the long-term urban development of the 22-hectare area and the sustainability of the result for both the city and the Free State. He also stressed the need for a balanced overall package, ensuring that all parties involved, including the citizens of Bamberg, are satisfied with the negotiated outcome.
Both sides acknowledged that compromises would be necessary, as stated by Mayor Starke. The joint discussion was beneficial for all parties, providing an opportunity for the fraction leaders to speak and represent the concerns of the Bamberg citizens as broadly as possible.
Interior Minister Herrmann expressed that there is no feasible and affordable alternative to the Bamberg reception center, highlighting its importance in the broader migration and integration policies of Bavaria. The discussions also touched upon the framework conditions that are important for Bamberg-Ost and a potential time limit for the operation of the reception center.
The meeting concluded with a shared understanding that the goal was to achieve an interest balance through an overall solution. The fractions were informed about the discussion firsthand, ensuring transparency and collaboration in the negotiations process. The discussions will continue, with the responsible minister for the negotiations likely to be a minister involved in internal affairs, integration, or migration, as is common in the government structure of the Free State of Bavaria.
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