💨 Abstract

The number of first-time asylum applications in the European Union decreased by 13% in 2024, according to Eurostat, marking the first decline since 2020. Syria, Venezuela, and Afghanistan were the top three nationalities seeking asylum. Germany, Spain, Italy, and France received the majority of applications, and unaccompanied minors accounted for 3.9% of the total.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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