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New asylum applications in the EU up 02% to 75,445 in February

The number of first-time asylum applications in the European Union (EU) rose by 2% to 75,445 in February, compared with the same month in 2023, Eurostat announced today.

New asylum applications in the EU up 02% to 75,445 in February
Notícias ao Minuto

10:44 - 21/05/24 por Lusa

Mundo Eurostat

Syrians remained the largest nationality group applying for international protection in the EU (10,465 new applications in February), followed by Afghans (6,950) and Venezuelans (5,800).

Germany (19,490), Spain (13,600), Italy (13,345) and France (10,205) continued to be the most sought-after Member States by asylum seekers, together accounting for three quarters of the EU total.

February also saw applications from 2,555 unaccompanied minors, the majority from Syria (710), Afghanistan (470), Egypt (145) and Somalia (135).

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