On October 13, Socialize Housing across Europe organizes a Webinar with 3 spokespersons from different tenant movements and residents' initiatives from Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden. On the political consequences, challenges and transformative effects of the emerging new tenant movements.

Stop eviction of Hans from The Hague Hans has been living in a private sector home of housing association Staedion on Jan Romeinstraat in The Hague for 7 years. Due to corona and a diagnosis as terminally ill, he lost his income since April 2020 and ran into payment problems. Despite performance agreements between Staedion and the municipality to prevent evictions

Demonstrate against the housing crisis! We are dealing with a colossal housing crisis that is hitting many people hard. Now is the time to demand change: the new cabinet is coming and local politicians are preparing for the municipal elections in March 2022. A broad coalition of action groups and other organizations is taking action. In September,

Stop evictions by Havensteder on Wiekstraat in Rotterdam! In Rotterdam, Pepijn is in danger of being made homeless by the Havensteder housing association. His house on Wiekstraat will not be demolished, but he and other Vacancy Act tenants are already being evicted as of July 30. They are currently being exchanged for residents who have a

Come across the bridge before 14! Rotterdam – It's almost July 1st. The statutory minimum wage is then adjusted to inflation. For next year, this means an increase of as much as ten whole cents. To 9.82 euros per hour. Gross. Dear Rutte, this is still too much to die, and too little

Wouwermanstraat fire victims pressured to leave temporary housing UPDATE – evictions have been prevented and alternative housing has been offered to affected residents. Read more at the bottom of the article. ——————————————————————————- Exactly 4 weeks ago, 40 households lost their homes in Wouwermanstraat in The Hague after a devastating fire. During the first days came

Leiden BPW department kicks off with flyer campaign at Stadsbouwhuis. The Precaire Housing Association stands up for the interests of people who live temporarily, insecurely, or too expensively. Recently there is also a Leiden department. Last weekend, BPW Leiden kicked off the event by holding a flyer campaign at the former Stadsbouwhuis on the Langegracht.

May 1 is celebrated all over the world, including in the Netherlands. BPW also participates in a number of cities and invites everyone to join. After all, the struggle for a dignified existence is very topical. It is very important that we connect, especially with the people who are forced to work and live insecurely.

Housing revolt: No tiny house but a battle from below. This article was originally written for Het Actiefonds. Read the original here. The housing shortage is hip. The sob stories of young people who are stuck and have been sleeping on the couch with friends for months are flying around your ears, with the hopeful feel-good items about