En bärbar dator visar Airbnbs webbplats med flera boendeannonser i rutnät.

Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms are set to become an increasingly heated political issue in Europe.

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EU opens the door to stricter Airbnb rules

The European Commission wants to give cities and regions greater scope to restrict short-term rentals in areas with housing shortages.

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Published 2 September 2026 - 09:01

Etihad Airways-flygplan flyger över snötäckta berg i Alperna.

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En kvinna arbetar vid en laptop i ett flygplans kabin, med solljus från två fönster.

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Stockholm waterfront skyline glowing at dusk, reflected in calm blue water.

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