Series Title | EurActiv |
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Series Details | 10.07.13 |
Publication Date | 10/07/2013 |
Content Type | News |
The number of Syrian asylum-seekers to the EU soared 206% to 24,110 last year, overtaking Afghanistan refugees as the largest group of applicants asking for international protection. A report published by the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) show an increase of 11% of applications from asylum seekers across the EU, but only 1% of “new” applicants, meaning that a significant number of applications were from having already applied for international protection. |
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Source Link | http://www.euractiv.com/justice/eu-experiences-surge-asylum-seek-news-529187 |
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Subject Categories | Justice and Home Affairs |
Countries / Regions | Europe |