Asylum decisions up by 7% in 2024
In 2024, EU countries granted protection status to 437 900 asylum seekers, a 7% increase compared with 2023 (409 530). Among these persons, 42% received refugee status, 39% were given subsidiary protection, and 19% received humanitarian status. Compared with 2023, the number of refugee status granted increased by 6% and subsidiary protection rose by 19%,…