All articles tagged with #asylum applications
UK government data shows a mixed picture of its asylum strategy, with slight increases in hotel use and asylum applications but improvements in processing times and voluntary departures, though challenges like high small boat crossings and court backlogs remain.
Greece has suspended asylum applications from North Africa for three months and increased detention measures following a significant rise in migrant arrivals, with over 9,000 migrants arriving in 2025, prompting logistical and humanitarian concerns. The government aims to deter traffickers and manage the crisis amid strained resources and international diplomatic challenges.
The rapid collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has left the UK facing a political dilemma, particularly regarding asylum applications from Syrians, which have been suspended. The UK government is also grappling with the potential rise of Hayat Tahrir-al Sham (HTS) as a governing force in Syria, a group currently labeled as a terrorist organization. While some UK officials suggest a swift decision on engaging with HTS, others, including the Prime Minister, advocate for a cautious approach, emphasizing that any decision will be based on HTS's actions.
Germany saw a 51.1% increase in asylum applications in 2023, with 351,915 people applying, primarily from Syria, Turkey, and Afghanistan. The surge has sparked political and social challenges, leading Chancellor Olaf Scholz to implement stricter measures, including faster asylum procedures and benefit restrictions. Despite taking in over 1 million Ukrainian refugees, Germany has introduced temporary border controls and measures to facilitate deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized the need to continue efforts to limit irregular migration while protecting those in need.
EU countries are engaged in a dispute over granting billions in new funds to address the migration crisis, with Germany advocating for revitalizing ties with Turkey to manage asylum seekers and unauthorized border crossings. The debate over authorizing up to €10.5 billion in new funds for Turkey, Libya, and Tunisia has infiltrated the EU leaders' summit, with Germany opposing explicit mention of the funds in the summit conclusions. The issue highlights the dominance of migration on the political agenda and the challenges of managing the crisis as asylum applications rise and backlogs accumulate at European borders.