The European Commission wants to create a "legal shield" to protect European municipalities when they decide to impose restrictions on short-term rentals, such as Airbnb platforms. This measure comes in a context of growing pressure on the housing market in several European cities, where the proliferation of tourist accommodations has contributed to rising house prices and made access to housing more difficult for residents.
Several European cities have been tightening rules on short-term rentals, trying to find a balance between tourism and the housing needs of citizens. However, these municipalities often face legal challenges when they try to impose limitations, which has created uncertainty about how far they can go with restrictions.
The new episode of the "Economia dia a dia" podcast from Expresso, hosted by Juliana Simões, addresses this issue and explores the limits of the measures municipalities can take. The episode seeks to clarify what could change with this protection proposed by Brussels and what the implications are for property owners and short-term rental platforms.
