Germany Sees Sharp Drop in Asylum Applications Amid Policy Changes

Germany has experienced a dramatic decline in asylum applications this year, with significant policy changes influencing human migration patterns, as reported by Bild.

• In October 2024, Germany received only 8,823 asylum applications, down from 19,785 in the previous year, marking a significant decrease in requests.
• The Federal Ministry of the Interior (Germany) reported a 49.6% drop in applications for September, with only 9,126 submissions compared to September 2024.
• Alexander Dobrindt emphasized that stricter policies on illegal immigration and deportation have contributed to the decline in the right of asylum granted to applicants.