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FAQ Initial reception facility
Stand: 27.11.2024
Large accommodation in the best possible environment to care for people has proven its worth. Answers to frequently asked and important questions can be found on this website.
Wars, environmental disasters and difficult political conditions are forcing people around the world to flee their homes. In line with the city motto "Open by tradition", Erlangen's city society and city administration have always seen it as their task in recent years,
- to offer protection to people in need in Erlangen and
- to look after them well.
Thanks to the great support of volunteers, but also thanks to the most forward-looking planning possible for the accommodation of refugees, it has been possible to meet this challenge together in recent years.
From 2022 to 2024, the former Siemens administration building "Himbeerpalast" could be used as emergency accommodation for up to 400 refugees. Creating a large accommodation facility in Erlangen where people can be cared for in the best possible environment has proven its worth. This is one of the reasons why no more gyms have had to be used as emergency accommodation in Erlangen in recent years.
It was clear from the outset that the Raspberry Palace could only be used on a temporary basis. The government of Central Franconia therefore made intensive efforts to find a new suitable property to accommodate refugees. It has now been decided that a suitable property at the end of Henri-Dunant-Straße in the Bruck district can be used for this purpose.
Below are answers to frequently asked and important questions.
FAQs: Answers to frequently asked and important questions
The first section is expected to go into operation in mid-2025.
The government of Middle Franconia has rented the building for ten years. The city of Erlangen has been commissioned to operate the facility.
The city of Erlangen does not have to bear any costs. The costs for setting up the accommodation and ongoing operation are borne by the government of Middle Franconia or the Free State of Bavaria.
The accommodation has a maximum capacity for 600 residents. However, experience shows that the capacity is rarely fully utilized due to high fluctuation.
Wars and difficult political conditions are forcing people around the world to flee their homes. Countries of origin, from which many people flee, change regularly due to the numerous global crises. Currently, most people are coming from
- Syria
- Turkey
- Iran
- Venezuela and
- Cuba.
Newly arrived refugees,
- who have submitted an application for asylum and
- are in the asylum procedure.
Both families and single persons will be assigned by the government of Middle Franconia. The mix is determined by the composition of the newly arrived refugees. It is only possible for the government to control this to a limited extent.
The residents only stay for a certain period of time. This is approximately a few months and is independent of the ongoing asylum procedure.
The refugees are only housed temporarily in Erlangen. They receive comprehensive support in the accommodation before they are distributed further. Sustainable integration into local society is then planned in the municipalities where they will live permanently. The refugee and integration advice service and the asylum procedure advice service provide information and support in dealing with everyday matters and the asylum procedure.
The facility has social rooms and rooms for school lessons. However, there are no plans to organize social gatherings in the district due to the short stay in Erlangen. In addition, the residents have many appointments due to the ongoing asylum procedure.
The residents receive the necessary health care services in accordance with the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act. Medical care is provided by medical staff in the accommodation. This is organized by the government of Middle Franconia.
Due to the short stay in Erlangen, attendance at external daycare facilities is not planned. Children of pre-school age are looked after at the facility.
The school-age children are taught within the facility by teachers provided by the state education authority.
Yes, German courses are organized within the accommodation.
Yes, the facility is supervised by an experienced security service. This is on site around the clock and regulates access to the facility. Unauthorized persons are not permitted to enter the facility.
Meals are provided at the facility. Residents can also buy snacks in the nearby supermarkets.
The residents receive reduced benefits in accordance with the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, as meals are provided in the accommodation.
Donations in kind can be handed over to the various clothing stores of the aid organizations. Monetary donations are not possible. We also ask that you do not bring any donations in cash or in kind to the facility. They will not be accepted there.
If vulnerable people are assigned, they will be accommodated in a separate area within the facility. They should then be moved to another municipality as soon as possible.
The residents usually have a residence permit for the asylum procedure. They are in possession of a proof of arrival until they officially apply for asylum. No gainful employment is permitted during the first six months of their stay. After that, they may work with the consent of the immigration authorities. The central foreigners authority in Zirndorf is responsible for the residents, not the local foreigners authority in the town hall.
Yes, an information event is planned before the facility goes into operation. The FAQs are also updated on an ongoing basis.
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