Published on

09/09/2026 – 16:48 GMT+2

The EU has announced an affordable housing plan aimed at encouraging long-term rentals and making housing more accessible for Europeans.

Unveiled on Wednesday, the plan aims to create clarity and predictability in how rules are applied by local authorities, particularly in neighbourhoods popular with tourists where short-term rentals have displaced residents.

“Lack of affordable housing is a matter of concern for so many of our European citizens,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a press statement. “Essential workers and students cannot afford to live where they serve and study. But…

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