Berlin Debates Expansion of Tegel Refugee Shelter

Diverging views emerge as Berlin's government considers expanding the Tegel refugee shelter amid increasing arrivals.

Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner is considering expanding the refugee shelter at the former Tegel airport, despite current capacity concerns.
Integrationssenator Cansel Kiziltepe advocates for reducing the shelter's size by creating new housing options across the city.
The Tegel facility, one of Germany's largest refugee shelters, currently houses around 5,500 people under challenging conditions.
A planned expansion from 7,000 to 8,000 places has already been approved, but further increases may be necessary due to ongoing arrivals.
Mayor Wegner calls for more federal support, citing the strain on Berlin's resources and the difficulty in managing the growing refugee population.