Increase in Afghan asylum applications post ECJ decision
In the first eight months of this year, a significant increase in asylum applications has been observed from Afghan women in Germany. The number of follow-up applications filed by these women reached 9,139, a stark contrast to the previous year.
This rise can be attributed to the worsening situation for women and girls in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled in October last year that some discriminatory measures against women imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan constituted persecution. This ruling has provided a stronger legal basis for asylum claims in Germany, explaining the over 4000 percent rise in follow-up applications compared to the previous year.
The majority of initial asylum applications in August came from Afghanistan, with 1,968 applications. Syria followed as the second most common country of origin, with 1,370 initial applications. Turkey ranked third, with 848 initial applications.
In total, 104,012 asylum applications were received in Germany between January and August. Of these, 78,246 were initial applications for protection.
Interestingly, the number of initial asylum applications in Germany decreased by 5.9 percent in August compared to July, totaling 7,803. However, in August 2024, the number of initial asylum applications was significantly higher than in August of the current year, with 18,427 applications.
Follow-up applications are often filed due to changes in legal situations, the presentation of new evidence, or deterioration of the home country's situation. The significant increase in follow-up asylum applications from Afghan women to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees in the first eight months of 2025 underscores the critical need for continued support and advocacy for women's rights in Afghanistan.
In conclusion, the increase in asylum applications from Afghan women in Germany is a reflection of the challenging circumstances faced by women in Afghanistan. The European Court of Justice ruling last year has provided a crucial legal basis for these women to seek asylum in Germany and other EU member states. It is essential to continue monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and providing support to those who are fleeing persecution.
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