German states signalled that they are preparing to accommodate thousands of refugees from Afghanistan. According to the state chancellery in Düsseldorf, this would include 800 local Afghan workers who have worked for Germany in recent years. The southern state of Baden-Württemberg expects to take in up to 1,100 local workers and their relatives from Afghanistan. Talks were underway between the federal government and the states on further spaces, according to the interior ministry in Hanover. Previously, Bremen announced it would offer up to 150 places for local Afghan workers and their families.

Source: The Local August 18, 2021 15:45 UTC