The EU Wants New Rules for Airbnb and Rental Homes

New plans could make it harder to rent out homes for short stays in Europe.

The European Union is working on a new plan. This plan would change how companies like Airbnb operate. If you rent out your home or an apartment for short trips, these changes could affect you. Here is what you need to know: **What is the plan?** The European Commission wants to put more rules on short-term rentals. They are worried about how these rentals are changing cities. In many places, landlords prefer to rent to tourists instead of people who live there full-time. This makes it hard for locals to find homes to live in. **How will it work?** The government wants to collect more data…