Summary: Adequate Housing and Migrants in Slovenia

Summary: Adequate Housing and Migrants in Slovenia

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Adequate housing, defined as secure, affordable, and accessible, is recognised as a fundamental right in numerous international and European legal frameworks. However, national governments, including Slovenia, often fail to adequately implement these principles, particularly in the context of migrant housing.

In Slovenia, migrants, representing approximately 10% of the population and 15.8% of the employed workforce, face significant challenges in accessing affordable and quality housing. Barriers such as scarce housing availability, high rental costs, and poor living conditions frequently lead to spatial exclusion, reduced quality of life, and further marginalisation.

This report examines the general housing situation in Slovenia with a specific focus on migrants, particularly third-country nationals. These include migrant workers, beneficiaries of international protection, and their families, while the housing conditions of asylum seekers are briefly mentioned due to their distinct regulatory framework.

The findings highlight the pressing need to address housing-related inequalities for migrants in Slovenia to promote inclusion and improve their living conditions.