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Dutch Housing Crisis for Asylum Seekers
The Netherlands faces a housing crisis for asylum seekers with permits, prompting the government to propose a new housing policy with concerns from reception agencies.
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Minister Faber
- What is the main reason for the backlog of statushouders in asylum centers?
- The current bottleneck is the insufficient number of social rental homes available for asylum seekers who have received a permit, leading to a backlog of nearly 11,000 people.
- What is the government's plan to address the housing shortage for statushouders?
- The Dutch government plans to abolish the quota system for municipalities to house asylum seekers with permits and instead create "sobere doorstroomlocaties" or transitional housing.
- What is the current status of funding for the proposed "sobere doorstroomlocaties"?
- Minister Faber acknowledges the lack of funding for the proposed "sobere doorstroomlocaties" but remains optimistic that the Ministry of Finance will provide the necessary funds.
- What are the concerns of the COA regarding the proposed changes in the housing policy for statushouders?
- The COA (Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers) expresses concern about the potential consequences of ending the quota system, including increased costs and prolonged stays in asylum centers.
- What is the projected percentage of statushouders (asylum seekers with permits) in asylum centers by 2026?
- By 2026, it is projected that half of the people in asylum reception centers in the Netherlands will have a residence permit.