Investigations against arson attack on Spreehotel Bautzen temporarily stopped

Investigations against arson attack on Spreehotel Bautzen temporarily stopped

In a situation that is still tense around the topic of refugee accommodation, the Görlitz public prosecutor has temporarily discontinued the investigation into the arson attack on the asylum seeker home of Spreehotel Bautzen. As Radio Lausitz , the only accused could not be proven. The results of the investigation were not sufficient for an indictment, which initially laid the case. However, Irene Schott emphasized that the investigation will be resumed as soon as new approaches arise.

The arson attack occurred on October 28, 2022, shortly after the break -in into the former hotel, as window panes were thrown in. At that time, four workers stayed in the building, who were luckily unharmed. The damage incurred amounts to around 300,000 euros. The 38-year-old accused the investigators' target about a year later, but the Enlightenment remains incomplete. It is worth noting that the Spreehotel Bautzen was already the goal of a similar attack in 2016, in which three young men were sentenced to probation.

a right -wing extremist background?

The background of the attack is explosive. According to rnd The attack took place shortly before the announced movement of the first refugees into the Spreehotel. Despite the preliminary cessation of the investigation, the procedures continue to be “against unknown” and the authorities have already commissioned increased stripes to prevent further arson.

In another context, it should be noted that politically motivated crimes against refugee accommodation in Germany are increasing. The taz reported that in 2024 218 cases were already registered, which represents an increase of 51 cases compared to the previous year. Among other things, these offenses include dangerous acts of violence that have already led to injuries, including children. Here is a disturbing trend in society that cannot be ignored.

a look into the past

The spree hotel is not an isolated case. Numerous attacks on accommodations for refugees have been documented in Germany since 2015. It is particularly striking that an attempted arson attack with Molotov cocktails took place on the former hotel in 2016, which luckily failed. Thirteen young men were convicted of this failed attack in 2019. Such incidents fuel fears and uncertainties in the affected communities.

The situation around refugee accommodation remains precarious and the political landscape could play a crucial role. As the taz emphasizes, the AfD could achieve a significant number of votes in the upcoming Bundestag election, which could further influence the social mood. The pressure on the authorities to ensure security in the accommodations increases with every further incident.

Although the investigation in the Spreehotel case has been set, the question of security for refugees in Germany and social acceptance remains burning. It remains to be hoped that new approaches will be emphasized in the investigation and the unrest in society will be reduced to a minimum. The protection of the most vulnerable members of our society should continue to be a top priority.