Feature | Housing shortage
Published on: 11. November 2025

Law on short-term rentals: The state of legal certainty

A sign on a wall in Barcelona highlighting the problems of tourism and gentrification.
Time and again, there is criticism of displacement and rising rents due to short-term rentals, as seen here on signs in Barcelona. (IMAGO / Robert Poorten)

In her State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen surprised Parliament by announcing a law to curb short-term rentals (STRs). The key factor will be whether the initiative can create legal clarity.

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Last updated: 11. November 2025

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