The European Parliament adopted by 647 votes to 13, with 32 abstentions, a resolution on tackling homelessness rates in the EU.
The Committee on Petitions received multiple petitions sounding the alarm over the situation of more than 4 million homeless Europeans and an alleged 70% increase of homeless people across the EU over the last 10 years. In addition, the economic recession and loss of jobs due to the current COVID-19 crisis may further increase homelessness rates in Europe.
Ending homelessness by 2030
Expressing its deepest concern at this situation, Parliament stressed that housing is a fundamental human right and called for stronger action from the Commission and Member States to end homelessness in the EU by 2030.
Member States were called on to:
The Commission was called on to:
Lastly, Parliament called on the Commission and the Member States to use the existing instruments, as well as instruments under the 2021-2027 MFF and the Recovery and Resilience Facility, to improve employment opportunities and social integration for jobless households.