To draw attention to the housing crisis, a protest was staged in Paris featuring a sign advertising a small rental space juxtaposed against luxury brands, symbolizing the stark contrast in housing availability.

The Fondation pour le logement des défavorisés has raised alarms about unprecedented levels of housing evictions in France, reporting that 24,000 households, equivalent to approximately 50,000 individuals, were evicted in 2024, a figure that has doubled over the past decade.

A study by the foundation reveals that one-third of those evicted lack sustainable housing solutions one to three years after their eviction, often resorting to temporary accommodations with friends or family, or even living in their cars.

This alarming trend marks a significant increase from the previous record of 19,000 evictions in 2023, indicating a worsening housing crisis.

In response, the foundation is calling on the government to implement a comprehensive prevention plan that involves all stakeholders, enhances housing maintenance assistance, and increases compensation funds for landlords affected by eviction delays.

Advocacy groups emphasize the urgent need for government action to address the underlying issues leading to these high eviction rates.

Unpaid rent remains the primary cause of these evictions, a situation exacerbated by inflation and economic hardship that disproportionately affects lower-income households.

The winter eviction moratorium, which has provided temporary relief since its establishment in 1956, ended on March 31, 2025, raising fears of a surge in homelessness.

The consequences of these expulsions severely impact individuals' professional, familial, social, and mental health well-being, with many ending up homeless or living in precarious conditions.

As the moratorium concluded, there were already 2.6 million requests for social housing and 350,000 people currently homeless in France, highlighting the urgent need for intervention.

The recent anti-squat law has further complicated the eviction landscape by expediting eviction processes and limiting judicial discretion in allowing families time to resolve their debts.

The foundation argues that the actual number of evictions is likely even higher, as many individuals leave their homes before police intervention to avoid the humiliation of eviction.