Halls of residence - Left: Too little help for trainees from the Senate
The Left Party in Hamburg's parliament has accused the red-green Senate of making far too little commitment to building accommodation for trainees. In view of the enormous rents, hardly any young people from other regions or from abroad are able to start an apprenticeship in the Hanseatic city, complained Olga Fritzsche, spokesperson for labor market policy for the left-wing parliamentary group, on Wednesday. "With the sluggish expansion of places in student residences, the Senate is further exacerbating the shortage of trainees that companies have repeatedly complained about."
According to the Senate's response to a minor question from the Left Party, there are currently 630 places in halls of residence specifically for trainees in Hamburg. With 27,828 trainees in 2022, this corresponds to a supply rate of 2.26% - which is still well below the rate for students of 7.6%. With regard to students, the Left Party's science expert Insa Tietjen criticized the fact that a new place in a hall of residence now costs up to 90 euros more than the Bafög flat-rate housing allowance of 360 euros. "The Studierendenwerk is increasing rents because the Senate is providing too little funding," complained Tietjen.
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- To address the challenge of affordability, some universities in Hamburg are exploring the possibility of establishing dormitories specifically for international students, as they often face even higher rental costs.
- Obtaining German citizenship can be a complex process for many immigrants, and access to affordable housing, such as in a university dormitory, is often a crucial factor in their successful integration into German society.
- In light of the Left Party's concerns about the high costs of living and lack of affordable housing options for trainees in Hamburg, it would be beneficial for the Senate to consider expanded funding for student and trainee dormitories, potentially including partnerships with local universities and international organizations.
Source: www.stern.de
