BeneVit Cancels €10M Albstadt Project Over Concerns About Local Attitudes

The decision leaves the city without a care school and kindergarten, citing high AfD vote shares and integration challenges as key factors.

The BeneVit Group has officially withdrawn its €10 million investment in Albstadt, Germany, which included plans for a care school and kindergarten.
The company cited concerns about local acceptance of foreign students and workers, with AfD vote shares reaching 33% and 37% in Onstmettingen.
The project was intended to train 75 students, primarily from abroad, and provide much-needed childcare facilities for the financially constrained city.
BeneVit CEO Kaspar Pfister emphasized the project's focus on integration, stating it was not feasible in a region where 'remigration' is a prominent topic.
The decision highlights the broader impact of political polarization on investment and integration efforts, as well as Albstadt's ongoing economic challenges.