Germany Sees Sharp Decline in Asylum Applications and Rising Deportations

Regional disparities in approval rates and scrutiny of Bamf's processes fuel political debate on fairness in asylum procedures.

Asylum applications in Germany dropped by 43% in early 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, continuing a downward trend from the previous year.
Deportations have increased by over 30% as stricter border controls and migration policies reshape Germany's asylum landscape.
The success rate for asylum appeals fell to 18% in 2024, down from 24.4% in 2023 and 36.5% in 2022, reflecting potential improvements in Bamf's decision-making processes.
Significant regional disparities in asylum approval rates persist, with Afghan applicants receiving protection in over 90% of cases in some offices, but only 60.8% in Eisenhüttenstadt.
The Left Party has criticized these inconsistencies, calling for equal treatment in asylum procedures and greater transparency in Bamf's operations.