EU asylum applications drop 22% in May 2026, Venezuelans lead first-time applicants - The Economic Times

First-time asylum applications in the EU saw a notable decrease in May 2026. Venezuelans, Afghans, and Bangladeshis formed the largest groups of new applicants. Italy, Spain, France, and Germany received the majority of these first-time applications. Unaccompanied minors also applied for asylum, with Germany receiving the most cases. Overall, asylum applications in the European Union continued their downward trend.

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