French Town Divided Over New Center for Unaccompanied Minors

A new center for unaccompanied minors has opened in Dol-de-Bretagne, a town in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of France, causing a stir among residents. The 940,000 euro building and its 875,000 euro annual operating budget are raising eyebrows. "The lack of age verification is a major concern," says one local official, highlighting fears about the true identities of those housed in the facility. However, another resident counters, "It's crucial to help these vulnerable young people. It's a matter of humanity." The center, the tenth of its kind in the department, has capacity for up to 30 youths. The situation underscores the complex challenges of managing immigration and social services in France.