Fewer people ask for asylum in Germany. In the first half of 2026, there were 40,000 people. This is 67 percent less than in 2024. Minister Alexander Dobrindt says: Strict border controls help. Also in Europe, fewer people arrive without permission.
Austria has a problem right now. Old rules for family reunification are over. New rules are not ready yet. Family reunification means: A refugee can bring his family. The government in Austria wants low numbers in the future.
The European Union wants to deport more people. Deportation means: A person must leave the country. He has no right to stay here. Only few people leave Europe after a rejection. Magnus Brunner from the EU wants a change. He plans centers for deportation in countries outside Europe.
