EUAA unterstützt Deutschland bei der Bearbeitung von Asylanträgen
Update Explained
The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) is expanding its support efforts in Germany to help manage the processing of asylum applications. Previously, the EUAA's assistance in Germany was focused on handling Dublin procedures, but it will now shift its focus to reducing the backlog of pending asylum cases. This change is intended to relieve the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) so it can focus more on implementing the new Migration and Asylum Pact (GEAS). This effort, which extends the EUAA's operational presence until the end of 2027, includes both operational support for processing new and existing asylum applications and project management to assist with procedural changes necessary for the GEAS reform.
What changed
The focus of EUAA's support in Germany is shifting from Dublin procedures to reducing the backlog of pending asylum applications.
Why it matters
The EUAA will assist the BAMF with both new and pending asylum applications, aiming to reduce the backlog before the new procedures under the GEAS take effect. This should result in fewer cases being processed under the old system.
Who is affected
- Asylum applicants in Germany
- Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF)
Key dates
Underwriting Date
Sep 29, 2025
The new joint operational plan between the EUAA and BAMF was signed.
Operational Support End
Dec 31, 2025
EUAA's assistance with Dublin procedures will end.
Key details
- Germany had 144,000 pending asylum cases as of July 2025.
- The EUAA's previous assistance with Dublin procedures reduced pending Dublin requests by 60%.
Important notes
The EUAA assistance for Dublin procedures will end in 2025, and their ongoing support is contingent upon national needs changing.