# EU proposes tighter restrictions on Airbnb, holiday rentals

https://mins.news/en/item/51301

- DW, 2026-09-09 12:27 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/eu-proposes-more-restrictions-for-airbnb-holiday-rentals/a-79202023?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The European Commission has proposed tighter rules on short-term and holiday rentals to address housing shortages in tourist hotspots. Under the plan, cities in areas deemed to be under housing stress could restrict such rentals and property purchases for short-term letting, though EU lawmakers and member states must still approve it. Airbnb’s industry lobby criticized the proposal as lacking independent oversight.

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