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EU asylum applications hit lowest first-half level since 2021, down 17%
FAZ·EU·about 15 hours ago
Frontex recorded over 74,000 unauthorized EU border crossings by end of August 2026, a one-third decrease year-on-year. The decline suggests improved border control or shifted migration routes, but underlying drivers remain uncertain. This may reduce political pressure on EU migration policy.