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Fewer Asylum Seekers in Ter Apel
A significant decrease in asylum seekers arriving at Ter Apel has eased pressure on the reception center. This is due to fewer arrivals, new shelter capacity, and a court-mandated fine for exceeding capacity.
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Central Agency For The Reception Of Asylum Seekers (Coa)Rtv NoordNos NieuwsWalibiMunicipality Of Westerwolde
Burgemeester Hamming
- What is the impact of the court ruling on the COA?
- A court ruling imposed a fine on the COA for exceeding the 2000-person capacity in Ter Apel, leading to improved management and a reduction in the number of asylum seekers.
- What additional measures are being taken to alleviate the pressure on Ter Apel?
- Additional relief is expected with the opening of two container ships in Zaandam, providing space for another 1000 asylum seekers, further easing the pressure on Ter Apel.
- What is the current situation at the Ter Apel asylum seekers registration center?
- The number of asylum seekers arriving at the Ter Apel registration center has significantly decreased, leading to sufficient capacity at the center and eliminating the need for transfers to emergency shelters.
- What are the reasons behind the recent decrease in the number of asylum seekers at Ter Apel?
- The decrease is due to fewer asylum seekers arriving in the Netherlands and the reopening of an emergency shelter in Biddinghuizen with capacity for 1450 people.
- How did the COA's reporting practices regarding night shelters change after the court ruling?
- The COA previously did not include those in temporary night shelters in their official counts, but the court ruling mandated their inclusion in the total, affecting the reported numbers.