The Chamber accuses the cabinet of abandoning the goal of solving the homelessness issue

Minister Sterk acknowledged the challenges in achieving the goal of zero homeless individuals by 2030, noting the absence of interim targets. Lawmakers expressed concern over the lack of a timeline and the increasing number of homeless people. Some, like Sandra Beckerman, criticized the absence of interim goals as a sign of complacency. Others, including Pieter Grinwis, emphasized the need for a clear timeline to meet the ambitious goal. The parliament is divided on the issue of penalizing homeless individuals, with some advocating for the removal of fines, while others see them as necessary. Sterk plans to explore ways to provide better insights into the homelessness issue.