The report highlighted, among others, the following key trends:

• Lowest level of asylum applications since 2021: EU+ countries received 822.000 asylum applications in 2025, a 19% decrease compared to 2024. The decline was linked to political developments in key countries of origin, including Syria, and strengthened cooperation with partner countries, reducing movements along migration routes.
   
• Increase in repeated applications: Repeated applications rose by 39% compared to 2024.
   
• Intensified efforts to reduce backlogs ahead of the Pact: EU+ countries increased decision-making capacity, issuing around 874.000 first-instance decisions. Pending cases decreased by 13%, although appeals continued to generate pressure on asylum systems.
   
• High share of rejections for low-recognition countries: Around 874.000 first instance decisions were issued, with a sharp increase in rejections for nationals of countries with a low recognition rate (<20%), the latter representing 56% of decisions taken.
   
• Adjustments to reception conditions: EU+ countries adapted reception systems, including changes to reception conditions and efforts to address capacity gaps, particularly for applicants in the border procedure.
   
• Measures related to secondary movements: Several EU+ countries introduced initiatives aimed at tightening reception conditions for applicants involved in secondary movements, in line with upcoming rules.
   
• Transition from the Dublin Regulation to the Asylum and Migration Management Regulation: Dublin units worked to clear backlogs and reduce parallel application of old and new rules, with around 120,000 Dublin decisions and 18,000 transfers implemented in 2025.
   
• Entry into force of the Union-wide list of Safe Countries of Origin: The first EU-wide list of Safe Countries of Origin became law in February 2026, supporting the assessment of applications from countries generally not generating protection needs.
   
• Changes in family reunification rules: Several EU+ countries updated family reunification rules, including in relation to children’s rights, while others introduced restrictions to reduce pressure on asylum and reception systems.
   
• Operational and digital preparedness for the Pact: Member States invested in the implementation of the Eurodac system and developed multipurpose centres combining screening, asylum border procedures and return border procedures.
   
• EUAA support to implementation: The EUAA supported Member States through guidance, tools, training and operational assistance in 12 EU countries.

For further details, please read the report attached above.