Homelessness policies in 8 EU countries: An analysis on Policy formation and implementation

The transnational comparative analysis of social policies is a challenging endeavour for researchers, going beyond the description of the “letter of the law” or policy document regarding similarities and differences concerning content, also requiring the understanding of the dimensions associated with formation and implementation. The overall aim of HOME_EU homelessness policy study is to compare Homelessness Policies from 8 EU Countries on the reduction and reversion of this prevailing social phenomenon, with a particular concern related with the presence of Housing First programmatic measures. The study is composed of a qualitative phase with policy documental analysis and a quantitative phase with a survey sample survey for policy stakeholders on policy implementation. The chapter also offers a critical appraisal on limitations and discusses and recommendations for future research.