On a Monday afternoon, approximately one thousand protesters gathered at Gärtnerplatz and in front of Munich's town hall to voice their opposition to the proposed construction of a deportation terminal at Munich Airport. Activists, including Katharina Grote from the Bavarian Refugee Council, have stressed the importance of reminding Mayor Dieter Reiter that he holds a vote regarding the project. Reiter is a member of the supervisory board of Munich Airport GmbH, which is currently deliberating on the project that would establish a terminal designed specifically for the deportation of up to 100 individuals daily by the federal police starting in 2028.

The proposed terminal, referred to as "BPOL Sonderbau MUC," is planned to be built by the airport at an estimated rental cost of about 4.2 million euros annually for the federal police. Supporters of the project argue that its construction is both necessary and practical. It is aimed at streamlining processes and ensuring security standards are met. However, local leaders and members of the supervisory board, including Munich's economic officer Christian Scharpf and Bavarian Finance Minister Albert Füracker, have faced significant public dissent regarding the implications of such a facility.

The protests highlight growing concern over the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers in Germany. Activists emphasize that the establishment of a deportation terminal contradicts principles of humanitarian protection and support for migrants. Calls for a reconsideration of the project reflect broader societal debates about the nation's approach to refugees and the role of local and national government in addressing these issues.