Belgium closes Koksijde asylum center; Defense invests €180M in military site

The Belgian asylum reception center in Koksijde has been permanently closed, with the site reverting to military use. Defense will invest €180 million in renovations, including runway upgrades, while the municipality relocates services to free up land for housing. This marks a shift in local land use and signals reduced asylum capacity in the region.

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