Germany is no longer the top destination for asylum applications in the EU, with France and Spain surpassing it by mid-2025. Overall asylum applications in the EU decreased by 23% compared to the previous year, with a notable drop in Syrian applications. Venezuelans have become the largest group of asylum seekers, with a significant increase in applications due to stricter US immigration policies. Spain is the primary destination for Venezuelan asylum seekers, who often apply for protection after arriving in the EU. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)