Asylum requests in Europe reached their lowest level in five years during the first half of 2026, according to data from the European Union Agency for Asylum. This reduction represents a significant break in the flow of international protection applicants on the European continent.
The European agency attributes this decrease to two main factors. First, a political transition is underway in Syria that has influenced migration patterns. Second, cooperation between the European Union and the countries of origin and transit of migrants has contributed to the reduction of flows.
This scenario contrasts with previous periods when asylum requests in Europe were considerably higher. The drop to a five-year low reflects a significant change in the European migratory landscape during this period.
