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EU study: More than 900 homeless and housing-insecure people in Salzburg

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A European Union study counted over 900 homeless and housing-insecure individuals in Salzburg, Austria, as of October last year.
  • More than a third of those counted, 323 people, were sleeping on the streets or in emergency shelters.
  • City officials acknowledge the need for action, particularly concerning the likely undercount of women experiencing homelessness.

A European Union-wide study has revealed that more than 900 people in Salzburg, Austria, were experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity as of October of the previous year. The "European Homelessness Count" also included data from Innsbruck and Vienna.

In Salzburg, the count identified 910 individuals affected by various forms of homelessness. Of this total, 323 people, representing over a third, were sleeping on the streets or in emergency shelters. The city's Deputy Mayor for Housing, Kay-Michael Dankl of the KPÖ party, stated on Monday that "action is needed," particularly given the likelihood of a significant undercount, especially among women.

The study highlights the pressing issue of homelessness in Salzburg, with a substantial number of individuals lacking stable housing. The figures underscore the challenges faced by vulnerable populations and the urgent need for effective interventions and support services. The city's acknowledgment of the problem and the call for action signal a commitment to addressing the issue, though the exact scope and specific measures remain to be detailed.

Action is needed.

— Kay-Michael DanklDeputy Mayor for Housing in Salzburg, commenting on the study's findings.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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