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DLRG Calls for Swimming Pools Near Every German Primary School

The organization highlights rural infrastructure gaps and warns that €1 billion in federal funding may not prevent widespread pool closures.

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Overview

  • The DLRG has formally demanded accessible swimming pools near all primary schools in Germany to ensure universal swim education.
  • Rural areas face significant infrastructure gaps, with many communities lacking any swimming pools, according to DLRG President Ute Vogt.
  • A study from 2022 revealed only 863 school pools nationwide, compared to over 6,000 public pools listed in the national pool registry.
  • Without substantial renovations, up to one in seven public pools could close within three years, the DLRG warns.
  • The German federal government pledged €1 billion for sports facility modernization, but the DLRG argues this amount is insufficient to address the scale of the issue.