Schoollands will open again: A new chapter in Blankenburg!

The former school campus in Blankenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, will be used again for school excursions as a contact point for asylum seekers after four years. According to a report by MDR During this time, an average of around 85 percent was busy. Residents came from different countries, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, Syria and Turkey. People of all ages lived in the accommodation, from infants to seniors. The asylum seekers were supervised by organizations such as Caritas, Diakonie, Malteser and Johanniter.

The annual operating costs for the ZAST branch amounted to around 1.53 million euros, including meals and security guards. Sven Lanzke, the tenant, reported renewals in the building, including new beds, heaters and a modernized kitchen. He received an allowance from the country during this time. The first nights are already booked for January.

News about the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act

In connection with the accommodation of asylum seekers, the performance rates were announced in accordance with the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act for 2025. As BMAS reported, the sentences are announced in the Federal Law Gazette (Federal Law Gazette 2024 I No. 325), January 1. 2025 apply. The sentences are divided into six needs, which differ depending on the status of the asylum seekers.

For single or single parents, the necessary need is 245 euros, personal needs are 196 euros, which results in a total of 441 euros. Couples who live in a shared apartment or are accommodated in a collective accommodation receive a total of 397 euros. Different amounts are set for different age groups that vary as required.