Falling fleet numbers: Does Ziesendorf really still need accommodation?

Falling fleet numbers: Does Ziesendorf really still need accommodation?

Ziesendorf, Deutschland - In recent years, the situation of asylum seekers and refugees in the Rostock district has changed noticeably. In contrast to the increasing figures in 2022 and 2023, the number of people assigned has declined in 2025. According to Nordkurier, 1160 allocations were recorded in 2022, while in 2023 it was only less of any fewer allocations. In the current year 2024, only 651 assignments are registered by April, which corresponds to a month average of around 35 to 55 people.

A striking point is that Ukrainians can enter the country without allocation, which means that they do not appear in the corresponding statistics. In the first quarter of 2024, 446 Ukrainians were actively received, 130 of whom have been accommodated independently in Germany.

Current occupancy and challenges

The accommodations in the district have not yet reached full capacity. The occupancy of the accommodations is currently around 80% or below. Accommodations are considered full from an occupancy of 75%. The district council members have worried and demand a complete utilization of the facilities to counteract an impending closure.

The Interior Ministry sees the need to not reduce the number of accommodations, but also shows that in the course of the declining numbers, facilities such as in Schwarzenpfost, Schwarzheide, Elmenhorst and Teterow could already be due for 2025 and Rovershagen for 2027. The district council has therefore given a test order for the need for accommodation in Ziesendorf.

services for refugees

For the refugees in the district, it is important that they have access to services according to the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act. The city of Rostock offers these people various supports, which range from basic services to ensure livelihood to special health services. This information can be viewed on the website of the City Hall Rostock.

The services include, for example, the provision of nutrition, accommodation, clothing and household goods as well as necessary health services and support for special needs that can affect school requirements or interpreting costs, for example. It is important that certain requirements are taken seriously for the payment of the services, so that social standards can also be observed.

statistical insights

To precisely record the situation, there are extensive statistics on the recipients of asylum seekers. These are regularly updated and include data on gender, type of accommodation and specific needs of the recipients. According to Destatis, this data is collected every month, which enables a transparent view of the situation of asylum seekers and refugees in the district.

The current developments and challenges show that a good hand is necessary when planning and organizing accommodations for refugee people. Social responsibility is also in accordance with the political framework. It remains to be seen whether the accommodation in Ziesendorf is actually still needed and is still the subject of the exams by the district administration.