Overview

• Saxony's homeless population has surged to 4,535, nearly doubling within a year, with women and youths disproportionately affected.
• Evictions in Saxony rose to 2,704 in 2024, contributing significantly to the increase in homelessness.
• The Left party proposed a statewide strategy to expand tenant protections, social housing, and support services, but the motion failed in the state parliament.
• Nationwide, over 531,600 people are homeless, with many living on the streets or relying on friends and relatives for shelter.
• Local initiatives, such as those in Augsburg, are focusing on early intervention to prevent evictions and provide aid to at-risk individuals.