Activities

In 2025, both the number of irregular entries and asylum applications in Germany and the EU have declined significantly, while the number of deportations has increased. This FFVT briefing examines how these developments can be contextualised and explained.

Loccum, 3.-5.6.2026

The conference focused on refugee protection in Germany, Europe and worldwide, against the backdrop of diverse social challenges and increasingly polarised public debate. The aim was to provide an evidence-based reflection on the current state of affairs and the future development of refugee protection. The terms ‘flight’ and ‘refugees’ are understood in a broad sense and encompass not only asylum seekers but also those granted temporary protection, internally displaced persons, and people who have been forced to leave their homes as a result of climate change.

Below you can find the main results of the conference.