Why is there a sharp decline in the German asylum system?
Recent figures reveal a significant drop in asylum applications in Germany during the first quarter of the year. According to a confidential European Commission report, Germany has lost its position as the top recipient of asylum requests within the European Union. The country recorded 28,922 new applications, a nearly 23% decrease compared to the previous year, pushing it to fourth place for the first time since 2015. Experts attribute this decline primarily to a reduction in applications from Syrian and Ukrainian nationals.
In the first quarter of 2026, a significant decrease in asylum applications was recorded in Germany. According to information cited in a confidential report by the European Commission, the country has lost its status as the most requested state in the European Union.
According to statistics, 28,922 new asylum applications were registered in Germany during this period, representing a decrease of nearly 23% compared to the previous year.
As a result, Germany dropped to fourth place in the ranking for the first time since 2015. Currently, France, Spain, and Italy occupy the preceding positions.
Experts explain this change mainly by the decrease in the number of applicants from Syria and Ukraine.
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