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Asylum applications in Germany drop to pandemic levels

In May, Germany recorded the lowest number of asylum applications since the coronavirus pandemic. According to Zeit, the number of initial applications fell by around 30 percent compared to the previous year.

Asylum applications in Germany drop to pandemic levels
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The number of asylum applications in Germany dropped sharply in May. According to Zeit, as few initial applications were filed as last seen during the pandemic years. Compared to May 2025, the figure fell by around 30 percent.

This continues the downward trend in asylum numbers. Application figures had already been declining in previous months. The source did not specify the exact reasons for the decline.

Source: www.zeit.de