Chamber accuses cabinet of abandoning goal in tackling homelessness problem

Minister Sterk acknowledged the challenges in achieving the goal of zero homelessness by 2030, noting the absence of interim targets. Lawmakers expressed concern over the lack of a timeline and the increasing number of homeless individuals. Some, like Sandra Beckerman, criticized the absence of interim goals as a sign of complacency. The debate also touched on the issue of penalizing homeless individuals for sleeping outside, with opinions divided on the effectiveness of fines. Sterk plans to explore ways to provide clearer insights into the efforts to address homelessness.