Overview

• The running total passed €1 million on Sunday, and a further €50,000 was added after last night’s headcount again exceeded the cap.
• A court order requires COA to pay €50,000 for each day the Ter Apel center houses more than 2,000 people.
• Saturday’s occupancy was 67 above the limit, and the next two nights were six over, underscoring persistent pressure on the facility.
• The municipality of Westerwolde is the designated recipient of the penalties under the ruling.
• COA called the situation unpleasant and said safety and livability are priorities, noting scarce reception places as a Biddinghuizen emergency site is slated to reopen with capacity to be set by Dronten.