Brandenburg is planning new refugee accommodation in Frankfurt (Oder) in 2026!

Brandenburg is planning new refugee accommodation in Frankfurt (Oder) in 2026!

A lot is happening in refugee policy in Brandenburg. Interior Minister René Wilke has announced that a new transition facility for asylum seekers will be opened in Frankfurt (Oder) in 2026. This facility will replace the existing initial reception and will specifically look after people who are faced with unclear prospects of staying and cannot be deported for various reasons. Clear facts about this are provided by rbb24, which reports that the new facility should be put into operation in the first half of 2026.

Wilke emphasizes that the new framework conditions are urgently needed to not only offer refugees a roof over their heads, but also to open up perspectives. The offerings the facility offers include compulsory language courses, internships and job opportunities. It's about checking the residency perspectives of those affected so that returns or voluntary departures can be made easier, as n-tv highlights.

The plan for the transitional facilities

There are currently two initial reception locations in Frankfurt (Oder), but one of them is being redesigned to make room for the new transitional facility. Wilke remains vague about the capacities, as these will depend on the development of the number of refugees. He makes it clear that the increasing number of refugees does not represent a reason for expansion, but rather that existing capacities may need to be reduced. The planning does not stand still - up to three facilities are currently under discussion, but this plan could also change.

However, the project is not without controversy. In particular, the planned departure facility in Schönefeld has come under criticism and is seen by some as a “deportation center”. Wilke himself attaches importance to the fact that the new departure facilities are not detention centers, but should provide space for advice regarding voluntary departures.

Legislation in focus

The time frame for the adoption of the new state reception law is tight. The details are being discussed in the state parliament, with Wilke expecting it to be passed in the first quarter of next year - perhaps even earlier. Preparations for the transition facility and the corresponding departure offers are already in full swing.

In summary, it can be said that Brandenburg wants to break new ground in refugee accommodation. Whether these plans can be effective in the long term depends largely on political support and the actual development of refugee numbers. The coming months will show whether the project can also be implemented beyond the political debates. Attention remains focused on Frankfurt (Oder).