Asylum Procedure
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The number of asylum claims is rising sharply, and their processing is taking longer
In Baden-Württemberg, asylum claims take more than 7.5 months to process. In other federal states, in extreme cases, court proceedings…
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Under review: The German government’s asylum policy package
By Michael Seifert Since taking office in May 2025, the new German government has closed all important avenues for refugees…
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Are endangered Afghans now allowed to enter Germany?
After the new federal government stopped issuing visas to local staff and particularly threatened persons from Afghanistan, a Berlin court…
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Job opportunities more important than social benefits
Do Ukrainian refugees want promising prospects on the labor market or higher social benefits? The answer is: good, well-paid work.…
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More and more Afghan women are applying for asylum
By Ute Kaiser In mid-August 2021, the Taliban took power in Afghanistan. Since then, the humanitarian situation in the country…
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ECJ: Safe countries of origin must be safe for everyone
On August 1, 2025, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on the requirements that member states must impose on…
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Decisions on asylum applications from Gaza again
The BAMF is once again deciding on asylum applications from refugees from Gaza. This was confirmed by the Federal Office…
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Asylum applications have fallen sharply
In the first half of 2025, the number of asylum applications in Germany fell significantly. This was reported by the…
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Still no exploratory trips for Syrians
Syrian refugees are still unable to travel to their old homeland without risk. This was confirmed by the Federal Office…
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Syrian offenders lose protection
Syrian criminals must expect to lose their protection status in Germany soon. This also applies to refugees who are classified…
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Germany stops family reunification for many refugees
The German Bundestag has suspended family reunification for refugees with subsidiary protection for two years. The parliament is thus implementing…
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Asylum procedures take longer
In 2024, it took an average of 8.7 months for the German authorities to decide on an asylum application. This…
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ECJ: Possible new refugee protection for women as a “social group”
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has made a decision that opens up a new possibility for refugee women (including…