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Amsterdam fails to get EU backing to limit Airbnb rules
On 2026-09-10, Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema was unable to secure support from the European Commission to impose stricter regulations on short-term rentals such as Airbnb. Halsema sought EU assistance to address concerns about residents renting out their homes, which the city argues contributes to housing shortages and neighborhood disruption. The European Commission declined to intervene, citing existing EU laws that protect the right to offer short-term accommodation. The decision leaves Amsterdam with limited options to further restrict Airbnb rentals.
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