City of Antwerp pays 139,000 euros per month for vacant hotel for another six months, Groen: "You can't explain this"

The Groen party in Antwerp criticizes the city for continuing to pay €139,000 monthly for a vacant former hotel, which housed Ukrainian refugees until April. The lease was not terminated in time, resulting in ongoing payments until May next year. Groen's council member, Joke Laukens, highlights the waste of taxpayer money and calls for temporary use of the building to address housing needs during winter. She emphasizes the urgent need for shelter for vulnerable groups in the city, questioning the city's financial decisions amidst a housing crisis. The city has yet to respond to these concerns.