Martin Hikel Warns about Potential Risks at Neukölln's Refugee Shelter
SPD politician issues caution on the escalating extremism among youth - Radicalization of youth warned by SPD politician
Here in Neukölln, District Mayor Martin Hikel, also the state chairman of the SPD, has voiced his disapproval of the Senate's proposed refugee shelter at Hasenheide, expressing serious concerns about youth radicalization.
"I'm bloody sick of daily issues that bring us down," Hikel declared emphatically. "We know our corners and how to handle them. If we say the Hasenheide can't take it, you'd better listen!"
The Senate aims to construct an accommodation for nearly 1,100 refugees in a former office building at the Hasenheide site. The proposal also includes an initial reception and clearing center for 230 unaccompanied minor refugees run by the Education and Family Administration. However, these plans have raised red flags in the district office.
Hikel's Concerns
"The Hermannplatz's already a nest of trouble, and youngsters are getting sucked into radical bullshit," Hikel exclaimed, seething with worry. "It's our collective duty to shelter young refugees, but Hasenheide ain't the place for the planned clearing center," he added. "It's the senator's responsibility to find better spots where these kids can gain a future unburdened by hate and chaos."
Responding to Hikel's rebuke, State Secretary for Youth and Family Falko Liecke (CDU) indicated that discussions are underway with the social administration concerning all aspects of Hasenheide's accommodation.
"We're assessing the decline in the number of unaccompanied minor refugees and evaluating if setting up a central distribution center at the Hasenheide is economically viable and wise," Liecke stated. They're seeking sustainable solutions in cooperation with the districts, keeping feedback in mind.
On June 30th, a public meeting has been scheduled for the refugee shelter, tentatively planned to go operational by the end of 2026/2027.
- The ongoing debate over the potential risks at Neukölln's refugee shelter has shed light on various policies, including community policy, employment policy, and general news, as District Mayor Martin Hikel expresses his concerns about the proposed shelter at Hasenheide.
- As politicians, such as Martin Hikel and State Secretary Falko Liecke, engage in discussions about the refugee shelter at Hasenheide, the broader topic of politics and crime-and-justice has also emerged, with Hikel raising red flags about the possible radicalization of young refugees and emphasizing the need for suitable locations to ensure their safe and secure future.
