https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/airbnb-set-to-face-more-curbs-as-eu-proposes-rules-to-tackle-housing-crunchContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/airbnb-set-to-face-more-curbs-as-eu-proposes-rules-to-tackle-housing-crunchhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/airbnb-set-to-face-more-curbs-as-eu-proposes-rules-to-tackle-housing-crunch#u65484Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:06:27 +0000The European Union is proposing new rules to curb Airbnb and other short-term holiday rentals to combat a housing crisis described by a Commissioner as an emergency. The draft regulations aim to increase the supply of long-term housing by granting cities greater legal powers and authority to restrict tourist rentals and second homes. While the EU seeks to reduce the housing burden through these curbs, some groups, such as the EPP Group in the European Parliament, argue that the crisis requires more supply and simplification rather than further restrictions.Why it mattersShort-term rental platf