Second Deportation Facility in NRW to Be Built in Mönchengladbach

The new detention center is part of a broader reform effort following the Solingen attack, addressing migration and security concerns.

The facility will be located on a former NATO military site in Mönchengladbach, chosen for its proximity to Düsseldorf Airport and existing refugee infrastructure.
It will accommodate up to 140 individuals required to leave Germany due to rejected asylum claims or other legal reasons.
This is the second deportation detention center in NRW, supplementing the existing facility in Büren, which has 175 places but is reportedly overburdened.
The project is part of a reform package by the black-green coalition in NRW, which includes measures to enhance security and manage irregular migration.
Authorities emphasize that detention will only occur under judicial approval and when no milder alternatives are available.