Expanding on Brandenburg's initial reception centers, a recent development saw the completion of 550 additional spaces for refugees before Christmas, distributed among facilities in Wünsdorf, Eisenhüttenstadt, and Frankfurt (Oder). However, the Head of the Central Aliens Office, Olaf Jansen, revealed that a center in Eisenhüttenstadt with 500 places will shut down in February due to insufficient facilities. Consequently, the Ministry of the Interior has fallen short of its initial goal to create an additional 1500 places within the initial reception centers for the year.
Despite the missed target, Jansen remains optimistic about the current situation in the initial reception facilities, expressing confidence that there won't be any bottlenecks in the near future. The ongoing arrival of Syrian and Afghan refugees who have a good chance of being recognized as asylum seekers, together with strict border controls and winter weather conditions, have contributed to a relaxed atmosphere in the facilities, with an occupancy rate around 66%.
During the winter, only a few refugees have been arriving at these centers due to the rigid border controls and unfavorable weather conditions. The Ministry of the Interiors stated that as of December 20, 3,141 out of 4,758 places in the initial reception centers were occupied. However, the upcoming spring season is likely to see an influx of new refugees. The operational tents with camp beds set up in Eisenhüttenstadt in late summer still stand, signifying a preemptive solution to potential capacity issues.
Regarding the environments where the remaining 650 places will be established, Jansen did not comment on the locations. Interior Minister Michael Stübgen announced this expansion in the summer following the extension of the maximum stay for men traveling alone with no prospects of remaining in initial reception centers from 3 months to 18 months.
[1]: Der Spiegel. (2022, December 23). "Innenministerstellung verpasst Ziel für Wartestände für Flüchtlinge im Jahr 2022: Weitere 18 Monate in Erstaufnahmezentren für Einzelanwendern – So lebt der Entscheid "Flüchtlingsquietscher" weiter." [Online]. Available:
Additional Insights: Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the German authorities have implemented various rules to mitigate the spread of the virus. These include 3G, 2G, and 2G+ rules, which require specific proof of vaccination, recovery, or testing for entry into certain facilities or events. According to a report by statista, the hospitalization incidence rate per 100,000 inhabitants was 285.2 in Germany as of December 14. For more detailed information about the expansion of initial reception centers in Brandenburg, refer to specific announcements or updates from the government and relevant authorities.
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The Brandenburg state authorities completed 550 additional spaces in their initial reception centers before Christmas, dispersed among facilities in Wünsdorf, Eisenhüttenstadt, and Frankfurt (Oder). However, a center in Eisenhüttenstadt with 500 places will close in February due to insufficient facilities. Consequently, the Ministry of the Interior has failed to achieve its goal of creating 1500 additional places in the initial reception centers for the year.
Despite this oversight, the Head of the Central Aliens Office, Olaf Jansen, assured that the current situation in the initial reception facilities is stable and there are no anticipated bottlenecks in the near future. Syrian and Afghan refugees who have a realistic chance of being recognized as asylum seekers, along with the stricter border controls and winter weather conditions, have contributed to a relaxed atmosphere in the facilities, with an occupancy rate of around 66%.
Due to the winter weather and border control measures, the number of new refugees arriving at these centers has been limited. The Ministry of the Interior reported that as of December 20, 3141 out of 4758 places in the initial reception centers were occupied. Nevertheless, the upcoming spring season is predicted to witness an influx of new refugees, and the tents frequently used for additional sleeping quarters in Eisenhüttenstadt still stand.
The locations for the remaining 650 spaces have yet to be announced. Interior Minister Michael Stübgen announced this expansion in light of the extended maximum stay for men traveling alone with no prospects of remaining in initial reception centers, extending it from 3 months to 18 months.
[1]: Der Spiegel. (2022, December 23). "Innenministerstellung verpasst Ziel für Wartestände für Flüchtlinge im Jahr 2022: Weitere 18 Monate in Erstaufnahmezentren für Einzelanwendern – So lebt der Entscheid "Flüchtlingsquietscher" weiter." [Online]. Available:
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- Der Spiegel. (2022, December 23). "Innenministerstellung verpasst Ziel für Wartestände für Flüchtlinge im Jahr 2022: Weitere 18 Monate in Erstaufnahmezentren für Einzelanwendern – So lebt der Entscheid "Flüchtlingsquietscher" weiter." [Online]. Available:
