EU Commission Proposes Affordable Housing Regulation Targeting Short-Term Rentals

The European Commission has tabled a draft regulation on affordable housing to help member states address the housing crisis, explicitly enabling restrictions on short-term rentals that reduce housing availability. The proposal marks a coordinated EU-level response to a problem previously handled locally, signaling potential regulatory impact on platforms like Airbnb. Details on scope and enforcement remain unclear, and the legislative process is at an early stage.