The number of first-time asylum seekers in the European Union fell by 27% in 2025, to 669,400, compared with 912,400 the previous year, according to data published on Wednesday 25 March by Eurostat. Spain has become the leading destination with 21% of applications, ahead of Italy, France and Germany. However, in proportion to its population, Greece has the highest rate, with 5.3 applicants per 1,000 inhabitants. In terms of the first applicants’ nationalities, Venezuelans are the most...