Expanded refugee accommodation center in Munich accommodates up to 900 asylum applicants - Munich to establish a new refugee housing center, accommodating approximately 900 asylum applicants.
Munich, the bustling Bavarian city, has recently welcomed a news facility designed to accommodate asylum seekers. Known as the Ankerzentrum, this centre is a significant addition to the city's infrastructure, catering to up to 900 residents.
Located in a former hotel on Garmischer Straße in western Munich, the Ankerzentrum is the first point of contact for new asylum seekers in the Upper Bavaria region. The centre spans 11 floors and boasts 328 rooms, ensuring ample space for those seeking refuge.
The centre is equipped with sufficient sanitary facilities, laundry rooms, recreational spaces, prayer rooms, and offices for administration. Residents will be fed through a central catering service in the dining hall, and a clothing room is available for new arrivals. A security service will be available 24/7 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the residents.
The term 'anchor center' refers to 'centre for arrival, decision, and return.' Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) believes the concept, introduced in 2018, has proven successful, and he visited the new facility during its opening. Herrmann states that the concept enables faster and more efficient processing of asylum procedures.
Markus Söder, Bavarian Minister-President, announced the new anchor center in Munich in a major speech. Söder stated that the state capital should take in more refugees relative to its size and population. However, critics argue that people are isolated in these centres.
It's worth noting that Bavaria has eight anchor centres, each with multiple branches, except for Upper Bavaria, which has one per government district. The number of asylum seekers entering Bavaria has significantly decreased in recent months. By the end of August this year, around 8,900 asylum seekers had come to Bavaria, compared to around 23,000 in the same period last year.
Asylum seekers will go through the entire process in the anchor facilities, according to Herrmann. The exact date of the Ankerzentrum's first use is not specified in the available information. Nevertheless, this new facility is a testament to Munich's commitment to providing support and shelter for those seeking refuge.
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