Between Borders and Blankets: The Hidden Realities of Homeless EU Citizens
In this blog post, Zoé Perko explores the often-overlooked reality of homelessness among EU citizens exercising their right to free movement. Beginning with a striking scene in a Brussels metro station, she traces the contradictions between the EU’s promise of mobility and equality and the lived experiences of those actively excluded from social protection. Drawing on fieldwork, the piece shows how precarious labour, restricted welfare access, and contested definitions of “home” shape homelessness across European member states.