Uncertain Future for Eisenhüttenstadt's Migration Return Hub
Unclear Prospects for the Return Center's Continuation - Future Status of Repatriation Centre Remains Indeterminate
Brandenburg's newly appointed Minister of the Interior, René Wilke, casts a cloud over the future of the Return Center in Eisenhüttenstadt. Established to expedite the return of asylum seekers registered in EU countries, like Poland, the center's utility has been called into question due to tightened border controls.
Historically, this specific group of individuals was entering Brandenburg, but with the increased border security, that's no longer the case. As a result, a review of the center's purpose is necessary, Wilke told RBB Inforadio.
Wilke is adamant about not squandering resources on Eisenhüttenstadt. If the center is indeed discontinued, the funds will be redirected towards more worthy projects, or it could undergo a transformation that makes continued operation viable. Wilke feels now is the perfect time to initiate this assessment: "Decisions about infrastructure expansion over there are looming, and they come at a cost," he stated.
Before investing money in potentially redundant structures, it is crucial to examine where resources could be better allocated.
The Dublin deportation center in Eisenhüttenstadt, affectionately known as the Return Center, has been operational since mid-March. Its objective is to streamline the return process of asylum-seekers without residence permits to Poland, primarily handling "Dublin cases" – people whose asylum procedures must be conducted in another EU nation.
Wilke has announced plans to review the center's continued operation, acknowledging the need for a thorough examination.
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- In light of the questionable utility of the Return Center in Eisenhüttenstadt due to tightened border controls, Minister of the Interior René Wilke plans to review the center's employment policy, particularly its role in the migration policy, for the future of Eisenhüttenstadt.
- The potential discontinuation of the Return Center in Eisenhüttenstadt and the subsequent redirection of funds towards more worthy projects could be influenced by political decisions, as exemplified by the statements made by Brandenburg's Minister of the Interior, René Wilke, regarding policy-and-legislation in Potsdam.
