Germany Opens Dublin Centers to Expedite Asylum Transfers

New facilities in Hamburg and Brandenburg aim to streamline the return of asylum seekers to their first EU entry points under the Dublin Regulation.

Germany has launched two Dublin Centers in Hamburg and Eisenhüttenstadt to accelerate the transfer of asylum seekers to the EU countries responsible for their cases.
These centers focus on individuals who have already applied for asylum in another EU state, as stipulated by the Dublin-III Regulation.
The centers provide only essential services, such as accommodation, food, and hygiene, to reduce incentives for re-entry into Germany.
Critics, including refugee advocacy groups, argue that the centers restrict the rights and dignity of asylum seekers and prioritize deportation over humane treatment.
Officials state that the centers aim to address inefficiencies in the Dublin system, with plans for further transfers in the coming weeks.