EU unterstützt Länder und Kommunen bei der Unterbringung von Schutzsuchenden
Update Explained
The European Union, through its Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), has provided around 100 million euros to support the temporary accommodation of refugees in Germany. This funding helped create 20,836 additional accommodation places across Germany by the end of the previous year. This initiative was a response to the substantial increase in refugees due to the conflict in Ukraine, which necessitated swift action by Germany to accommodate over a million Ukrainian refugees, along with an increase in asylum seekers from other countries. The German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees facilitated this process by making the AMIF funds available to states and municipalities and assisting with application procedures. The funding spurred positive responses from 14 federal states, 57 municipalities, and 10 districts, which benefited from these resources. It also supported related services like cleaning and security in the accommodation facilities.
What changed
The provision of 100 million euros from the AMIF enabled Germany to create over 20,000 additional accommodation places for refugees.
Why it matters
The funding alleviates the pressure on Germany's housing resources by providing facilities to accommodate a large influx of refugees and asylum seekers.
Who is affected
- Ukrainian refugees in Germany
- Asylum seekers from other countries in Germany
Key details
- 20,836 new accommodation places were created in Germany.
- The AMIF provided 100 million euros specifically for this purpose.
- 14 federal states, 57 municipalities, and 10 districts in Germany applied for and received funding.
Important notes
Projects were co-financed by states and municipalities, contributing 25 percent of the funds.