Significant Drop in Asylum Applications in Germany in First Half of 2026

The number of asylum applications in Germany has decreased to around 40,000 in the first half of 2026, marking a dramatic drop compared to 120,000 applications during the same period two years ago.

This decrease is also supported by data from the European Border Agency 'Frontex', which reported a notable decline in migration at the EU's external borders. Experts attribute this decline to various factors, including changes in migration routes and political developments in the migrants' countries of origin.