The European Commission will present today a proposal for common rules so that Member States and regional and local authorities can regulate short-term accommodation.
The objective of the new rules is to protect housing in the most pressured areas, where the demand for short-term rental properties is most intense.
The proposal comes in a context of growing concern about the impact of tourism and temporary accommodation platforms on access to housing for permanent residents.
The Commission intends to establish a regulatory framework that allows local authorities to have more control over the short-term rental market in the most affected areas.
