Is the dignified reception of all asylum seekers in Europe an illusion?
While some countries were already struggling to provide dignified reception conditions for asylum seekers, the rise in the number of arrivals to Europe highlighted the inability of European countries to meet their obligations as well as their tendency to limit access to rights and services. In a context characterized by growing anti-migrant sentiment, is the top-down harmonization of reception conditions possible?
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Which countries registered the most asylum seekers in 2017?
Your answer : Germany, Italy, FranceYou're right !
The three countries that registered the highest number of asylum seekers in 2017 are Germany, Italy and France.
Out of 705 705 asylum claims made inside the European Union, Germany received 222 560 requests, Italy 128 850 and France 99 330.
These three countries represent 64% of the total of asylum claims made in the European Union.
Greece received 58 650 asylum requests. Austria and Sweden received 24 715 and 26 325 claims respectively.
Top 10 European Union countries which registered the highest number of asylum seekers in 2017 :
