Germany Sees 50% Drop in Asylum Applications

Germany has recorded a sharp decline in asylum applications during the first six months of 2025, with figures showing a 50% drop compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).

The agency reported that 61,336 individuals submitted first-time asylum requests between January and June this year, marking a significant downturn in migration pressures on the country’s asylum system.

The sharp reduction is attributed to a combination of stricter migration control measures and evolving geopolitical dynamics.

One key factor cited is the coordinated action taken by several Balkan states to curb irregular migration flows toward the European Union. 

These efforts, coupled with stepped-up stationary border checks introduced by Berlin along Germany’s land borders, have contributed to the decline.

Additionally, changing conditions in Syria since early December 2024 have influenced the migration trends, further reducing the number of people seeking protection in Germany.