The EU received more than 1.1 million asylum applications in 2023, a record high in the past seven years. In terms of EU member states, Germany received 334,000 asylum applications.
It is worth noting that the number of asylum applications submitted by Palestinians increased significantly, totaling more than 11,000, an increase of more than 60% compared with 2022. The EU's overall recognition rate will increase to 43% in 20 23, but only 26% of applicants were granted refugee status.