After more than a decade of increases, the number of refugees and asylum seekers in the European Union has stabilized in 2025. This stabilization is attributed to a second consecutive year of declining asylum applications, according to a report by the Centre for Migration Research and Analysis at the Rockwool Foundation in Berlin. The report, reviewed by Reuters on Friday, indicates a shift in migration patterns within the EU. While specific numbers were not provided in the initial report, the trend suggests a potential easing of pressures related to large-scale migration flows experienced in previous years. Researchers attribute the decline to various factors, including increased border controls and geopolitical shifts impacting displacement. Further analysis is expected to detail the specific countries experiencing the most significant changes and the reasons behind the decreased asylum requests.