This time around there will be no election of a Foreigners' Advisory Committee in Roßdorf.
Although it might seem like a bad day for democracy, it masks a more positive message. Those foreign residents who have been involved in discussions have made it clear that they already feel adequately represented and that there are no pressing issues that are not already being taken care of by the existing council bodies.
It will be interesting to watch how the influx of refugees and asylum seekers impacts this. Once registered with the council, they are resident and therefore would be within the scope of the Foreigners' Advisory Committee.
