Unimplemented decision on safe haven in Hamm
In the heart of Germany, the city of Hamm finds itself at the centre of a debate over the potential intake of children from Gaza. This issue arises from the city's involvement in the "Sea Bridge - Safe Haven" initiative, a coalition of over 300 municipalities in the country.
While Hamm officially joined the alliance six years ago, the city has only managed to implement three out of eight core demands of the initiative. The unfulfilled demands include networking and long-term integration, which have yet to be decided or implemented.
Several other German cities, such as Düsseldorf and Hannover, have announced their intention to take in such children. However, Hamm's progress remains slow. The city's inaction is not solely its own, as the decision to take in children from Gaza, if made, would be subject to the creation of a legal framework at the federal level.
The city administration in Hamm attributes the lack of implementation to the absence of legal foundations and political decisions at the federal and EU levels. Despite this, Hamm has taken proactive steps to support refugees from the Mediterranean, exceeding its legal requirements.
Currently, Hamm is observing the situation regarding the intake of injured or particularly vulnerable children from the Gaza Strip. If a legal framework is established at the federal level, the city will consider whether an intake is possible. As of now, Hamm has not made a decision about taking in these children.
The city's response to a Lippewelle inquiry also revealed that Hamm has not yet decided on networking or long-term integration for children from Gaza, as part of the "Sea Bridge - Safe Haven" initiative. The city has not yet implemented active support for the intake of these children or any of the other unfulfilled demands of the initiative.
Common obstacles cities face in such situations include administrative and bureaucratic delays, financial constraints, political or public opposition, coordination challenges, and legal or regulatory hurdles. Without specific details about Hamm's position, these issues remain speculative but plausible explanations for the city's incomplete implementation of the Safe Haven alliance agreement.
For authoritative details about Hamm’s position and obstacles, consulting local government statements, recent news, or official Safe Haven alliance communications would be necessary.
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