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Bautzen creates new jobs for refugees: weed control 2026!
The Bautzen city council decides on job opportunities for refugees in order to improve the cityscape and promote integration.
Bautzen creates new jobs for refugees: weed control 2026!
An initiative is being launched in Bautzen that not only helps solve an urban problem, but could also offer refugees a valuable perspective. At the request of the CDU, the city council has decided to create job opportunities for asylum seekers from 2026. This measure could not only beautify the cityscape, but also promote the integration of the refugee population. Tobias Schilling, CDU city councilor, emphasizes that many areas in the city are unkempt and overgrown, which is a major problem for the city's appearance. The initiative aims to actively involve asylum seekers in removing weeds from sidewalks and parking lots. The city administration is commissioned to develop a corresponding concept in cooperation with the Bautzen district.
A win for everyone involved
This measure is no coincidence, as there are already numerous efforts in Germany to offer refugees better training opportunities through work integration and to specifically support them in their integration efforts. According to that Federal Ministry of Economics The law on toleration in training and employment has been in place since 2019, which is intended to give refugees easier access to jobs. A particular focus is on support from so-called welcome guides, who help companies integrate refugees into vocational training.
Schilling, who has already drawn attention to the messy corners in Bautzen in city council meetings and on social media, sees this initiative as a cost-effective solution. This could also increase the quality of life for all citizens and at the same time ensure that refugees take an active part in shaping their new home. Collaboration with the city administration and the district will be crucial to clarify the project details and successfully implement the initiative.
Positive examples from business
The measures mentioned are part of a more comprehensive approach to integrating refugees into the German labor market. Various companies in the “Companies integrate refugees” network focus on integrating asylum seekers, which is also a response to the shortage of skilled workers. 84% of companies see integration as an important step in meeting their need for qualified workers. Support for migrants and refugees is particularly available during the training period, as explained on the BQ portal, which in many cases goes hand in hand with dual training.
Overall, it shows that such initiatives not only clear shelf space, but also create bridges between cultures and opportunities. The approach in Bautzen could therefore serve as a model for other municipalities and could help social groups that are moving towards one another grow together. It remains to be hoped that the CDU initiative will be successful and make a positive contribution to the community.