{
  "id": 13621664,
  "title": "Asylverfahren und Klagen: Asylklagen dauern wieder länger – Sachsen ist Schlusslicht",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/asylverfahren-und-klagen-asylklagen-dauern-wieder-langer-sachsen-ist",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T02:30:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/asylverfahren-und-klagen-asylklagen-dauern-wieder-laenger-sachsen-ist-schlusslicht/100261279.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Asylum procedures and lawsuits have seen a resurgence in length, with cases taking longer to conclude than before. According to a response from the federal government to a parliamentary inquiry by Clara Bünger (Left), proceedings to challenge decisions of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (Bamf) in German courts averaged 15.3 months in the first half of this year, compared to 14.3 months the previous year. This trend is not new, as the average duration of such proceedings was 26.5 months in 2021, a decrease from previous years. However, in 2024, these legal proceedings lasted on average 16.7 months. Moreover, the duration of these proceedings varies significantly across different states. In the first half of 2024, Sachsen emerged as the worst performer, with an average duration of 20.4 months for such cases. Even in Niedersachsen, where the average was 20 months, the wait for a court decision was particularly long. In contrast, Rheinland-Pfalz averaged only 9.2 months. While Bayern's average remained stable over the past three years, Rheinland-Pfalz showed a reversal in this trend. In 2023, the average duration was just five months, compared to nine in 2024. One reason for the extended proceedings is the rise in the number of asylum lawsuits. The complexity of cases related to the decisions on protection status in Germany also influences the length of the proceedings. In November, federal states were particularly busy handling asylum lawsuits from Turkey, especially in Sachsen where Venezuelan nationals were contesting Bamf decisions. Bünger attributes this delay to the worsening human rights situation in countries like Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, and Turkey. Asylum offices have increased their workforce, introduced specialized chambers, streamlined procedures, and established central documentation databases to expedite these processes. Over 196,000 cases were pending as of August 15, up from 191,566 in January. This includes cases where asylum seekers contest decisions, often to reunite with family members who are currently ineligible due to a current freeze on family reunification. Unlike court cases, Bamf proceedings have seen a slight decrease in duration over the same period. However, the shorter duration of Bamf proceedings should not be attributed to the implementation of the new European Asylum System (GEAS), which entered into force on June 12. According to the federal government, Bamf processed asylum applications in the first six months of this year within 11.3 months, compared to 12.2 months last year.",
  "summary": "In manchen Bundesländern müssen Asylsuchende viel Geduld mitbringen: In Sachsen, wo viele Menschen aus Venezuela klagen, dauert es am längsten. In Rheinland-Pfalz geht es deutlich schneller.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sachsen had the longest average duration of 20.4 months for asylum cases in 2024.",
    "Federal states were busy handling asylum lawsuits from Turkey, particularly in Sachsen."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}