Afghanistan, Nov. 24 -- Austria reported a significantly high 75 percent approval rate for Afghan asylum applications during the first ten months of 2025, highlighting intensified migration pressures from Afghanistan.

Austria's Interior Ministry has reported that the acceptance rate for Afghan asylum applications reached 75 percent during the first ten months of 2025. Officials noted that a significant number of these applicants are women, indicating a continued rise in female migration from Afghanistan.

At the same time, Austria has recorded a drop in the total number of asylum applications this year. From January to October 2025, the country registered 14,325 asylum requests, reflecting a 33 percent decrease compared to 2024. Nearly one...