Increased Asylum Applications Nationwide, Including in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)

In recent developments, the coalition government is pushing forward with the implementation of the EU asylum reform. This reform is expected to bring about significant changes in the way asylum seekers are treated and processed within the country.

As we delve into the details, it's worth noting that from September 6, 2025, to September 5, 2026, a comprehensive online resource will be available, offering access to a wealth of information such as tones, texts, images, and interviews related to the asylum process.

Last year, the courts overturned 24.4 percent of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees' decisions. Interestingly, in 2022, this rate was higher for cases that were not resolved for formal reasons, with a whopping 36.5 percent of decisions being overturned.

In more current news, as of August 2025, Germany has seen a significant drop in asylum applications. Compared to the same period last year, only 78,246 people have applied for asylum in Germany for the first time this year - a decrease of about half.

However, the implementation of the EU asylum reform and the country's current asylum policy have not been without criticism. Organisations such as Pro Asyl and the Saarländischer Flüchtlingsrat have voiced their concerns. Pro Asyl argues that the planned law would reduce benefits for refugees from Ukraine after April 1, 2025, to a level they deem inhumane and potentially exposing refugees to existential hardship. Moreover, they criticise the coalition agreement for following a restrictive path aligned with right-wing populists, supporting deportations and the end of legal escape routes.

The Saarländischer Flüchtlingsrat further criticises the coalition agreement for its restrictive stance on asylum policy, likening it to that of right-wing populists, and expressing concerns about the potential for deportations and the closure of legal escape routes.

Amidst these criticisms, it's clear that the black-red federal government is pursuing a restrictive course in asylum policy.

In a concerning development, Pro Asyl has warned that, after the EU asylum reform is implemented, refugees in Germany could be detained in at least partially closed centers, including families with children. This raises questions about the human rights and welfare of those seeking asylum in Germany.

As the situation continues to evolve, it's crucial to keep a close eye on the developments in Germany's asylum policy and the potential impact on those seeking refuge in the country.

Increased Asylum Applications Nationwide, Including in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)