Overview

• 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.