Overview

• The winter eviction moratorium, a seasonal protection in place since 1956, ended on March 31, permitting the resumption of tenant evictions across France.
• In 2024, 24,000 households were evicted, a record-high figure representing a 26% increase from 2023, as economic pressures like inflation and rising rents strain tenants.
• The Kasbarian-Bergé law of 2023 has accelerated eviction procedures and reduced tenant protections, contributing to the surge in displacement.
• Advocacy groups report that one-third of evicted individuals remain without stable housing solutions up to three years after their eviction, with shelters overwhelmed and homelessness at record levels.
• Social housing systems, under financial strain, are increasingly unable to provide relief, while government policies have shifted focus from rehousing efforts to expediting evictions.