Future of Stockem’s Military Barracks and Asylum Center Under Review

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Future of Stockem's Military Barracks and Asylum Center Under Review

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The future of the General Bastin barracks and the “Visages du Monde” asylum seeker reception center in Stockem, Arlon, is currently a subject of discussion within the framework of the Belgian “Plan Quartier.” The Bastin barracks serves as the site for the infantry school, housing approximately 500 military personnel, and is also recognized as the “Département Manoeuvre de la Composante Terre.”

In March 2026, the Council of Ministers approved the “Plan Quartier,” a long-term initiative championed by Defense Minister Theo Francken. This plan seeks to modernize and adapt military infrastructure across the country to accommodate a significant increase in personnel, targeting 40,000 active military members and 12,500 reservists by 2040. The strategy prioritizes the renovation of existing military quarters and, where necessary, their expansion, while also considering the strategic creation of new sites to ensure a better geographical distribution of defense capabilities.

Adjacent to the military site, the “Visages du Monde” center, managed by the Red Cross, provides accommodation and support for asylum seekers. As of June 2025, the center had a full capacity of 688 residents and employed 75 staff members, along with about 30 volunteers. The center

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