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Homelessness and migration in Europe: finding responses
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Belgium
Belgium is a federal state, and has devolved jurisdiction and certain legislative powers to the Regions and Communities. Regions represent geographical areas, whereas the Communities reflect the three linguistic groups (Flemish, French and German). Since housing policy is a regional responsibility, the Flemish, the Walloon and the Brussels Capital Regions develop their own housing policy.
Social housing provision is much smaller in Belgium than in most EU countries and is falls short of meeting the demand for social housing. At present, social rental agencies are taking the initiative to improve access to housing for vulnerable persons.
The right to housing was incorporated in the Belgian Constitution in 1994. The Constitution includes a declaration of intent indicating that the State and the Regions are responsible for organising minimum and concrete guarantees that respect the dignity of each individual.
As a result, both the Walloon and the Flemish regions have adopted their own Housing code (1997 in Flanders, 1998 in Wallonia). The Housing Code for the Brussels-Region is still in the pipeline. These Housing Codes specify how the different regional institutions responsible for housing policy should implement this constitutional right.
In Flanders, the Government set itself a goal of respecting this right, and developing policies that respect the dignity of each individual. As a result, the Flemish government is committed to improving housing, increasing private building, and creating solidarity towards the most vulnerable, as well as supporting urban and housing policies.
 | Belgium : A Critical Approach to Social Mix in Housing Policy [7/30/2010]
The Belgian Centre for Equal Opportunities and the Fight Against Racism has produced a study on social mix policies with regards to housing. » Details |
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| Belgium: Concern over Roma families expelled from squat [7/30/2010]
A recent expulsion of seven Roma families who had been living in a squat in Ghent, Belgium, raised the question of how to help Roma people who have housing problems. » Details |
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| Belgium: Flemish Government Links Well-Being and Living Conditions [7/30/2010]
The Flemish government will subsidise projects run by organisations working towards better coordination of the wellbeing and living conditions of various groups who need support to live independently. » Details |
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| [01/2006] 2005 Report on Social Emergency and Crisis Intervention in the Brussels Region
This report is available in Dutch also. Go to:
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| [08/2006] Belgian National Report for the Annual theme 2006
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| [07/2008] Belgium - National Report 2008: Housing and Homelessness
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| [07/2004] Belgium : national report on prevention
Response to questionnaire on prevention of homelessness, FEANTSA's annual theme 2004 |
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| [10/2003] Belgium : Networking to fight Homelessness
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| [07/2007] Belgium: Employment and homelessness - National Report 2007
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| Belgium - National Report 2008: Housing and Homelessness [7/15/2008]
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| Belgium: Employment and homelessness - National Report 2007 [7/16/2007]
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| Belgian National Report for the Annual theme 2006 [8/14/2006]
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| Thematic Report 2005 - Homelessness and the changing role of the State in Belgium [2005]
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| Statistics Update [Belgium] [2005]
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| Policy Update [Belgium] [2005]
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 Danny Lescrauwaet represents Belgium on FEANTSA's Administrative Council
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