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EU asylum applications dropped 20% in 2025, but Iran's instability raises fears of a major refugee crisis.
Asylum applications to the European Union fell by nearly 20% in 2025, driven by fewer claims from Syrians, Bangladeshis, and Turks, though Afghans and Venezuelans remained top applicant groups.
Despite the decline, the EU Agency for Asylum warned that instability in Iran—marked by protests, nuclear tensions, and recent military strikes—could trigger refugee movements of "unprecedented magnitude," with even a 10% displacement of its 90 million population potentially rivaling major crises.
Iran, which hosts 2.5 million refugees, saw only 8,000 of its nationals apply for asylum in the EU+ region, ranking 31st.
The EU is enhancing monitoring and cooperation with international partners, preparing for potential surges through upcoming asylum reforms, while cautioning against predictions due to the fluid situation.
Las solicitudes de asilo de la UE cayeron un 20% en 2025, pero la inestabilidad de Irán genera temores de una gran crisis de refugiados.