Baden-Württemberg Faces Tensions Over Refugee Funding

Local governments demand more financial support from the state amidst growing refugee management challenges.

Local leaders in Baden-Württemberg are urging the state government to increase funding for refugee accommodation and services.
Ministerpräsident Winfried Kretschmann acknowledges the strain but highlights federal measures to reduce new refugee arrivals.
Joachim Walter, President of the Baden-Württemberg County Association, warns of potential social unrest if financial issues remain unresolved.
The state plans to allocate 3,750 euros per new asylum seeker, which local governments argue is insufficient given the overall costs.
Kretschmann emphasizes the need for skilled immigration to sustain the labor market and economy, supported by a new agency to expedite processes.