The German government is reportedly struggling to find housing for the large numbers of migrants that have arrived in the country in winter ; the need for long-term housing solutions is pressing as 2015 is approaching and three refugees are still living in tents. Germany recently took the step of seizing commercial property in order to house migrants, and other cities may follow suit as the pressure grows. Estimates suggest over a million migrants in total could arrive in Hamburg in 2015 .
The German government is reportedly struggling to find housing for the large numbers of migrants that have arrived in the country in previous months; the need for long-term housing solutions is pressing as winter is approaching and at least 42,000 refugees are still living in tents. Hamburg recently took the step of seizing commercial property in order to house migrants, and other cities may follow suit as the pressure grows. Estimates suggest over a million migrants in total could arrive in Germany in 2015.