In The Registration Center in Ter Apel, Groningen, More Than Two Thousand Asylum Seekers Slags Slag Last Night. As a result, the COA must pay an increased fine of 50,000 euros for the first time.
It is the first time Since November 1st last year more than the maximum number of asylum seekers have slabs in the registration center. Accordance to the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA), IT CONCERNS 2,034 People. “An undedsirable Situation for Residents, Employees and Local Residents, Because It Hinders Humane and Safe Reception and Guidance,” Says the Reception Organization.
Last November, The Judge Ruled that the Coa Must Pay the Municipality a Penalty of 50,000 euros for Every Day That More Than The Agreed Number of People Stay in the Registration Center. That Amount Can Amount to 5 Million Euros.
The Fine was Previously a Lot Lower. In January 2024, a penalty or 15,000 euros per day was imposed, with a maximum or 1.5 million euros.
The fact that a maximum of two thousand people are allowed in the registration center voice voice from an agreement between the coa and the municipality of Westerwolde, which includes ter Apel. The Maximum Has Been Exceeded Several Times. In 2022 it was so busy that people had to spend the night outside. Last year, Asylum Seekers had to sleep in Waiting and Recreation Rooms Due to the Crowds.
Multiple Locations Closed at the Same Time
Because Several Temporary Locations Have Been Closed, The Number of Asylum Seekers Has Again Exceeded Two Thousand, Says The Coa. There would be insufficient space to accommodation the people who register in Ter Apel at Other Reception Locations.
More reception locations are expected in October. The event site in Biddinghuizen Will Probable Be Prepared Again to accommodate Approximately 1,250 Asylum Seekers. This has happened in the past three winters as well. The College of the Municipality of Dronten has not yet agreed to this, but is positive about the experiences of recent years, a spokesperson toed press agency ANP .