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Luckow community fights against refugee accommodation in the old border building!
In the dispute over refugee accommodation in Luckow, the community is suing the Vorpommern-Greifswald district.
Luckow community fights against refugee accommodation in the old border building!
In the small community of Luckow in the Rieth district, a legal dispute is raging that is causing a stir in the region. The Vorpommern-Greifswald district is planning to use a former border guard building as accommodation for up to 50 women and children, which is met with resistance from the community. Mayor Fabian Schöne and the community representatives have agreed in the court proceedings and are suing against the district's building permit, which was issued on July 7th. The community's concerns primarily relate to compliance with building regulations as well as fire protection measures and the accessibility of emergency services. The building, which was previously used by the Diakonie Blue Cross, is intended to offer women and children who have experienced violence a safe place to retreat.
As nordkurier.de reports, there has already been unrest in the village in the past, which led to a residents' meeting. Despite the community's negative attitude, the district has confirmed the need for shared accommodation, a necessity that is anchored in the federal government's coalition agreement and specifically emphasizes the protection of women in migration policy. The challenges of integration remain an important issue, particularly given the decline in the number of allocated asylum seekers and refugees in the region.
Decrease in the number of refugees
The situation surrounding the accommodation of refugees is influenced not least by the falling number of admissions. A total of 1,251 asylum seekers and Ukrainian refugees arrived in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district in 2023, while only 757 people arrived in 2024. In the current year 2025, only 220 people have been assigned to the district, as ndr.de reports. This could help municipalities to better care for the people housed locally. Nevertheless, the district sees no reason to close the existing shared accommodation. Instead, capacities should be maintained in order to meet the requirements set by the state government.
The responsible authorities are showing their good hand in dealing with the issue, but it remains to be seen how the legal dispute in Luckow will turn out. The community's clear concerns and the challenges of integrating refugees are topics that will have a lasting impact on the dialogue in the region.