EU asylum applications fall 22%
In May 2026, new asylum applications in the European Union decreased by 22% compared to the previous year, reaching 42,525 applications. Italy recorded the highest number of applications overall, with 10,660 requests, while Greece had the highest rate per 100,000 inhabitants at 34.8, despite Italy leading in total numbers. Venezuelan nationals topped the list of asylum seekers for the first time. The average number of applications across the EU was 9.4 per 100,000 people, with ongoing decreases in flows compared to the previous year. The Union also registered 945 initial asylum requests from unaccompanied minors, with Germany leading in numbers at 220 applications.
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