Belgium asylum applications drop 13% in 2025 to 34,439

Belgium recorded 34,439 asylum applications in 2025, a 13% decline from the previous year, with Afghanistan, Palestine, and Eritrea as top origin countries. The decrease suggests shifting migration pressures or policy effects, though underlying drivers remain uncertain. This trend may influence domestic political discourse on immigration and EU-level asylum policy.

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