Paris Gymnasium Requisitioned Without Notice to Shelter Migrants
The 16th arrondissement's mayor criticizes the lack of communication from the city after 200 migrants were moved into a local gymnasium, disrupting school activities.
- The Henry de Montherlant gymnasium in Paris' 16th arrondissement was requisitioned by the city to house approximately 200 migrants, primarily families, on January 24, 2025.
- The mayor of the 16th arrondissement, Jérémy Redler, expressed outrage, stating he was not informed or consulted prior to the gymnasium's use for this purpose.
- Schoolchildren's sports classes were interrupted, and subsequent sessions canceled, as the gymnasium was repurposed, leading to complaints from local residents and school officials.
- This marks the third time in a year that the gymnasium has been requisitioned for migrant shelter, with previous instances also criticized for insufficient prior notice.
- The 16th arrondissement's mayor is calling on the city and state to collaborate on long-term solutions for migrant housing and to improve communication with affected communities.
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