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OR Germany This is no longer a country where most applications for asylum are deposited in the European Union, according to Fresh elements of the European Shelter Service (EUAA) Published on Monday.
By the end of June 2025 France (78,000) And Spain (77,000) More applications have been accepted than Germany (70,000)Which in previous years was the main direction for asylum suppliers.
In general, EU countries along with Norway And Switzerland They received 399,000 asylum applicationsThe number is reduced 23% Compared to the first half of 2024.
Applications from Syrian citizens – O 25,000 less Compared to the previous year – from a decrease in Assad regime in December 2024.
TO GermanyIN Italy And Spain Applications decreased accordingly 43%; 25% And 13%So far in France It remained constant, which led to the country with the largest number of applications to the EU. Four countries have almost gathered together ¾ of all applications In the Union.
Venezuelans at the top of the statements
In 2025 Venezuens They gave 49,000 applicationsBy registering an increase almost 30% On an annual basis. For the first time in a decade, they surpassed the Syrians and became A larger team of applicants for national asylum WEIGHT.
The increase is explained by a more strict migration policy in United StatesOne of the traditional directions of the Venezuelan diaspora. A Martin WagnerShelter expert in International Migration Policy Development Center (ICMPD)He said to Euronews: “There are causal relationships: since the United States has become more limiting for immigration, people are looking for other directions.”
WITH Donald Trump He returned to the presidency, began a campaign against Venezuelan immigrants, even announcing the termination of temporary protective regimes for the above. 250,000 citizensField
On the contrary, Venezuela can enter Europe without a visa And stay 90 days In the Schengen zone only with their passport. Then they apply for a visa or international protection already in the EU.
Spain on the front line
Although the level of asylum recognition for the Venezuelans is under 20%Many countries offer alternatively National protection regimesField
OR Spain accepts the vast majority of applications (93%), thanks to common language But also in the great existing dispersion.