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Asylum requests slump as EU borders tighten following shift to far right

Migrants leave an arrival centre for asylum seekers at Berlin's Reinickendorf district, Germany, 6 October 2023. REUTERS - FABRIZIO BENSCH

Asylum applications in the European Union have declined compared to 2023, a trend that aligns with the rise of far-right political parties in Germany and the Netherlands, leading to stricter immigration policies.

First-time applications from people seeking asylum in European Union countries declined in June of this year, with Syrians, Venezuelans, and Afghans being the primary applicants.

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