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Table 1 Accommodation and conditions at Plan Einstein

From: Social contact and encounter in asylum seeker reception: the Utrecht Refugee Launchpad

Asylum seekers

Socius tenants

Allocated housing in ‘camp’ provided by the state, 4 people in 1 room, no ownership

Elective rental of housing at subsidized rent, 1 person in 1 room, co-ownership through ‘home-making’

Subject to decision to be moved with 2 weeks’ notice

Housing contract for up to 2 years

Fundamental legal insecurity, limited right to work or study

Citizenship, full rights

Daily life characterised by waiting

Working or studying