EU Asylum Applications Fell by 20% in 2025
The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has released data showing a 20% decrease in asylum applications across the Union in 2025 compared to the previous year. This significant decline is attributed to evolving geopolitical shifts and more integrated border management policies within member states. While the overall number of applicants has fallen, the agency notes that pressure remains high on specific frontline countries like Italy and Greece. The report also highlights ongoing work to harmonize asylum decisions through the convergence of case law across the continent. These findings will guide future EU migration policies and the allocation of support to affected regions.
Asylum requests in the EU fell by a fifth last year, though pressure on some borders remains high.