Homeless for the best part of a decade: What it really means

Homeless in Germany

Der Obdachlose Klaus Billmeyer lebt, arbeitet und schläft seit acht Jahren auf der Strasse Source: Salg

What does it mean to be homeless? Is it true that some people choose to live this way? And what are some of the unspoken rules that govern the everyday life of homeless people, and the often troubled interactions between them?


To find out, SBS reporter Daniel Salg met up with Klaus Billmeyer who has been living on the street for the last 8 years.
Homeless in Germany
Willkommener Nebenverdienst: Klaus Billmeyer beim Verkauf "seines" Magazins Source: Salg

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