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Germany sees 50% decline in refugee applications
Germany experienced a significant decline in first-time asylum applications during July 2026, with applications dropping to 4,311 compared to 8,293 in July 2025, nearly halving. Additionally, data shows that the total number of applications in the first half of 2026 was approximately 39,646, down from 72,818 during the same period in the previous year, reflecting a continued decline that began before the new government took office in May 2025. This decrease coincides with the implementation of the European asylum system reforms in June 2026, which aim to curb migrant flows through stricter measures, including standardizing asylum procedures at the EU's external borders and returning migrants directly from there when necessary.
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