In 2016 3230 people lost their lives attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. Since then the number of deaths has dropped – but the crossing is becoming ever more dangerous.
In the second quarter of 2019 six percent of the citizens from Bangladesh applying for asylum in Italy got positive decisions.
In the second quarter of 2019 24 percent of the citizens from Iran applying for asylum in Germany got positive decisions.
In the second quarter of 2019 19 percent of the citizens from Guinea applying for asylum in France got positive decisions.
Angela Merkel is the most powerful head of government in the EU. How has Europe changed during her chancellorship?
Europe facing the refugee crisis.
At the end of February 9,200 people had pending asylum applications in Spain, according to new data from Eurostat.
At the end of November 90 citizens from Nigeria had pending asylum applications in the Netherlands, according to new data from Eurostat. That is more than any month since 2008.
At the end of November 100 citizens from Russia had pending asylum applications in Spain, according to new data from Eurostat. That is more than any month since 2008.
New data shows a declining trend in asylum seekers from Afghanistan in the EU.