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EU Homelessness Crisis: 1.3 Million Affected, Goals in Jeopardy

10/11/2025

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The European Union is experiencing a homelessness crisis, impacting nearly 1.3 million individuals due to rising rent prices.
A report by the European Federation of National Associations on Homelessness (Feantsa) reveals Germany has the highest number of homeless individuals, while the Czech Republic has the highest rate per capita.
The report warns that the EU's goal to end homelessness by 2030 is unlikely to be achieved, as support often prioritizes middle-class housing.
Analysts highlight worsening conditions in cities like Berlin and express concern that political shifts may impede effective responses to the crisis.

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The European Union is experiencing a homelessness crisis, impacting nearly 1.3 million individuals due to rising rent prices.
A report by the European Federation of National Associations on Homelessness (Feantsa) reveals Germany has the highest number of homeless individuals, while the Czech Republic has the highest rate per capita.
The report warns that the EU's goal to end homelessness by 2030 is unlikely to be achieved, as support often prioritizes middle-class housing.
Analysts highlight worsening conditions in cities like Berlin and express concern that political shifts may impede effective responses to the crisis.