Germany Falls to Fourth Place in Europe as Asylum Applications Decline in 2026
Germany sees a sharp drop in asylum applications in early 2026, falling to fourth place in Europe amid broader regional declines.
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Germany Sees Sharp Drop in Asylum Applications, Falls to Fourth in EU Rankings
Germany's asylum applications have plunged in early 2026, dropping it to fourth place in the EU after years at the top due to fewer Syrian and Ukrainian applicants.