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Falling refugee numbers in Hesse: Gießen under pressure!
Giessen reports on the decline in the number of refugees in Hesse, the current situation in initial reception and allocations.
Falling refugee numbers in Hesse: Gießen under pressure!
The issue of accepting refugees is currently at the top of the agenda in Hesse. Loud op-online.de There is a downward trend in the number of newly admitted refugees. A total of 6,229 refugees are currently being accommodated in the initial reception centers in Hesse, including 927 from Ukraine. The maximum the facilities can handle is 11,000 places. There are currently 1,697 people in the initial reception in Giessen.
Manfred Becker, head of department in the regional council, emphasizes that Ukrainians are the largest group of immigrants. However, the numbers from other countries of origin are declining, which Becker attributes to increased border controls. According to him, returns of asylum seekers have so far hardly contributed to any relief. The authority is therefore focusing on voluntary return trips, for which information is provided in several languages.
Development of refugee numbers
In July 2025, the number of newly arrived asylum seekers in Hesse was only 634. This is the lowest number in a July in ten years. Compared to previous years, the development is striking:
- 2015: Rund 80.000 Flüchtlinge
- 2020: 6.653 Flüchtlinge
- 2022: Knapp 15.000 Flüchtlinge
- 2023: Etwa 23.000 Flüchtlinge
- 2025 (erste sieben Monate): 4.775 Flüchtlinge
Refugees often arrive in groups, often on Mondays, sometimes with smugglers or by train. After arrival, personal data will be collected and a medical examination will be carried out. The refugees are accommodated in various residential buildings: single men find space in men's houses, while families and women are accommodated in larger accommodations.
Protection and challenges
Despite fences around the initial reception in Gießen, the residents are not penned in, but rather serve as protection from the outside. Becker points out that the proportion of so-called problem residents is less than ten percent. This gives hope because between 50 and 100 births are registered at the facility every year. However, there are also dark chapters, such as the reported cases of rape among refugees.
The stay in the initial reception center ends for the refugees when they are assigned to a municipality. The Darmstadt Regional Council is responsible for this and also regulates redistribution in special cases. The rural districts and independent cities receive a flat rate per person per month for the care and accommodation of asylum seekers who are entitled to benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act. These regulations are intended to help support the social integration of immigrants integrationskompass.hessen.de.
The issue of asylum and migration also remains of great national importance. In 2023, around 352,000 asylum applications were filed in Germany, the highest level since 2016. The political situation in the countries of origin, including Syria and Ukraine, remains crucial for allocation and protection. Given the tensions in the EU regarding refugee and asylum policy, it is essential to closely monitor future developments, the analyzes show statista.com.