Slovenia cancels plans for temporary asylum centers

The Slovenian government has officially repealed a decision to establish temporary asylum centers at the former border crossings of Obrežje and Središče ob Dravi. The original decree, issued in February 2024, was intended to provide emergency accommodation capacity during periods of high migration pressure or force majeure.

Officials stated that the decision to cancel the plan follows a review of current migration trends, which show that pressures have decreased compared to the period when the initial decree was adopted. The government noted that the planned centers were never actually activated or put into operation.

The move also addresses significant opposition from local communities, who had expressed concerns regarding the impact of migration on their regions through protests, petitions, and legal proceedings. The government indicated that the repeal reflects changed circumstances and upcoming legislative changes regarding international protection.