New agreements extends use of temporary federal centre in Brugg with reduced capacity

A new agreement between the city of Brugg, the canton of Aargau, the Swiss army and the State Secretariat for Migration extends the use of military facilities in Brugg as a temporary federal asylum centre until 1 July 2029. The capacity will be reduced from 440 to 250 places, with the option to temporarily increase it to 350 in exceptional situations.

The centre, in operation since 2020 to address increased accommodation needs during events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, will continue to be managed by the SEM.

ORS will provide support services to asylum seekers, while Securitas and Protectas will handle security.

Operations are closely monitored by a multi-partner group, and a 24-hour hotline is available to residents. An open day for the public is planned for late summer 2026.