European cities will gain more leeway to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb under new EU plans that aim to bring down housing costs in tourism hotspots.

The bloc’s new Affordable Housing Act will give local and regional governments legal cover to curb tourist flats.

La future loi européenne sur le logement abordable prévoit de donner aux autorités locales une base juridique pour limiter les appartements destinés aux touristes.