# Brussels to open door to curbing Airbnb and second homes to ease housing burden

https://mins.news/en/item/43579

- euronews, 2026-09-03 10:55 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/03/brussels-to-open-door-to-curbing-airbnb-and-second-homes-in-bid-to-ease-housing-burden

> With housing prices becoming increasingly unsustainable across Europe, the European Commission plans to clarify when and how national authorities may restrict short-term rentals in areas facing housing pressure, according to a document seen by Euronews.

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