Abandoned detention facilities in Germany persist despite efforts towards expansion
In a recent survey by "Der Spiegel," it was found that, on average, 460 deportation detainees were in custody at the beginning of August across the nation. However, the occupancy rates vary significantly among the federal states, with Baden-Württemberg reporting an average occupancy of 80% since the beginning of the year, while Hesse only had 58% occupancy on average during the same period.
The migration ministry in Baden-Württemberg stated that, considering reservations, it was "practically full occupancy" in their state. Contrastingly, Thuringian Minister of Migration, Beate Meißner (CDU), stated that nationwide deportation detention places are "almost 100 percent utilized," but this contradicts the numbers provided by "Der Spiegel."
The discrepancy in the stated occupancy rates arises mainly from variations in reporting standards, capacity definitions, and the different time periods or metrics used in each state. Some reports measure occupancy in terms of person-months of refugees housed, while others report percentage of beds filled based on official capacity. This leads to conflicting figures depending on whether the data reflects average daily populations, peak populations, or total person-months over a period.
Regarding plans for new facilities, Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt have announced intentions to expand detention capacity through new centers to manage growing deportation needs. Brandenburg is planning to build improved or additional detention centers to address overcrowding and to meet administrative demands. Saxony-Anhalt is also considering new facilities to increase their deportation detention capacity, though the exact scale and timeline depend on regional and federal coordination.
These expansions aim to handle an expected increase in detainee numbers due to intensified deportation enforcement policies. A new deportation detention facility in Arnstadt, Thuringia, will open mid-August, providing 37 places. So far, Thuringia has only used one reserved deportation detention place in Rhineland-Palatinate.
It is worth noting that new capacities are being planned in some of the states, but direct, detailed data on the precise number of new beds or completion dates is not yet available from the search results. The expansion plans align with efforts to enhance detention capacity nationally, as foreign authorities have regularly refrained from applying for deportation detention in the past due to unavailability or high costs in other federal states.
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