Number of asylum applications in Germany decline

From January to June, 61 336 people applied for asylum in Germany -- a first-time drop, of almost 50% compared to the same period last year.

“Midis January and June 2025, a total of 72818 official asylum applications were submitted, of which 61 336 were initial applications and 11 482 were repeated applications”, a spokesman said.

This figure is 44.9% less than in the same period last year, from January to June 2024, when 132 201 asylum applications were submitted, he added, Periscope.

In addition to the new border controls gradually imposed on all land crossing points in Germany, it is believed that the measures taken by Balkan states have also influenced migration to decrease.

Another reason is the changed situation in Syria, where the longtime leader ruled the Islamic country, Bashar al-Assad, fell from power in December.

For years, Syria has been the country that has had the largest number of asylum seekers in Germany.

Germany began controls at its borders in 2023 to prevent the entry of migrants without necessary documents.

After the new government took office in May, controls were expanded and regulations tightened, so officials can now return even those planning to seek asylum. /Add. Ab./