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"Madam President, homelessness continues to be an issue for the whole of Europe, exerting an adverse effect not only on those with nowhere to live but also on society. It is well known that during winter months, large cities in Member States are faced with a shortfall in the number of places available in shelters specially set up for homeless people.
Combating homelessness has become a priority, being a major part of the European social protection and social inclusion strategy, especially within the new post-Lisbon Europe 2020 strategy. Although progress has been made by many Member States in combating this problem, support and coordination of policies at EU level is required. It is not only the definition of homelessness which varies greatly between Member States. The way in which data is collected and reported is also very different.
The European Union must produce a common framework for supporting and monitoring Member States as they draw up policies aimed at combating homelessness.
I think that prevention is the most cost-effective way to combat homelessness. Emphasis must also be placed on the integration of disadvantaged groups into the workplace: young people, the elderly, women, people with disabilities and minorities groups. The integration process must also take into account the aspects relating to family life. Particular attention must be focused on deprived regions and on using the European Regional Development Fund to build social housing for deprived persons."@en1
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