The financial burden of emergency night shelters for asylum seekers in the Netherlands has reached millions of euros. Recent reports highlight costs, including €7,000 per night when empty and €18,500 when at full capacity. With an average of 181 asylum seekers being housed nightly, the situation has forced authorities to scramble for additional facilities. Concerns arise regarding the impact on vulnerable children due to instability caused by frequent relocations, prompting calls for reforms in the asylum intake process.