The number of asylum applications in Germany has decreased by 60% compared to last year.
Germany experienced a sharp decline in asylum applications in August 2025, dropping by 60% compared to August of the previous year. According to the latest data from the German Ministry of the Interior, only 7,803 people applied for asylum this year, compared to 18,427 in the same month of 2024.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) considered this retreat as evidence of the success of his strict policies on immigration. He stated to Bild newspaper: "Our shift in asylum policy is bearing fruit, and our measures are successful." He added that the next step is to work on "improving the common European asylum system to reduce migratory pressure on Europe."
These figures reflect the continued decline recorded over the past months, with 8,293 new asylum applications registered in July, compared to 18,503 applications in July of last year.
The German government, led by the coalition of conservative and socialist parties, is clearly seeking to reduce the number of asylum seekers. Border inspections play a role in deterring migrants and refugees from attempting to enter.
However, Dubrindt's policy has faced criticism from some neighboring countries, as well as migration experts and non-governmental organizations. The rejection processes at the borders have been described as legally controversial.