The European Union, Norway, and Switzerland reported a significant decrease in asylum applications in 2024, with numbers falling by about 12% compared to the previous year, according to the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA).
The EUAA’s latest data revealed just over 1 million initial applications submitted across the 27 EU member states, Norway, and Switzerland, down from 1.14 million in 2023.
Germany received the highest number of applications, with 235,925 recorded in 2024, marking a 30.2% decline from the previous year, according to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).
Syria, Afghanistan, Venezuela, and Turkey were the primary countries of origin for asylum seekers across Europe, collectively accounting for over 36% of applications.
Germany saw the majority of its applications from individuals originating from Syria, Afghanistan, and Turkey.
Spain followed Germany with 165,398 asylum applications, trailed by France at 158,512 and Italy with 154,824.
In contrast, Hungary registered just 29 new asylum requests in 2024, continuing its strict anti-migrant stance, which has repeatedly clashed with EU migration policies.
Migration remains a contentious topic in Europe, particularly in Germany, where the upcoming February elections have spotlighted the issue.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has gained momentum, leveraging anti-immigration rhetoric to appeal to voters.
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