Cecilia Strada· S&D

Underestimated

Homeless people in the European Union are approximately one million

Omissions

• The speaker omitted that current estimates from FEANTSA (the primary European organization tracking homelessness) indicate over 1.2 million homeless people, which is significantly higher than the 1 million figure cited.
• The most recent data shows homelessness increased by 43% in 2024, a critical context for understanding the severity of the crisis.
• The FEANTSA figure of 1.2 million includes approximately 400,000 children, highlighting the disproportionate impact on families.
• The Il Sole 24 Ore article was published on December 4, 2024, which is before the session date of 2026-01-22.

Sources

• PrimaryFEANTSA (European Federation of Homeless Organisations) - National Homelessness Strategies ReportFEANTSA tracks homelessness across Europe and documents the state of homelessness strategies in EU Member States. The organization is the primary source for homelessness data in Europe.
• SecondaryIl Sole 24 OreAccording to FEANTSA's latest report, there are over 1.2 million homeless people in Europe, including 400,000 children. Homelessness increased by 43% in 2024 alone.