By recommendation of Reinhard Heydrich, and by explicit order of Hitler, Hermann Goering established a centre in Germany, headquartered in Berlin. This office was similar to the one that had been established the previous year in Vienna under Adolf Eichmann, to deal with the emigration - and deportation - of Jews. On January 30, Heydrich informed all relevant institutions that the new office would be directed by Heinrich Mueller, chief of the Gestapo. Bureaux similar to those in Vienna and Berlin were established in Prague.
