General knowledge
What does STR stand for?
Short-term rental
Does the EU have direct control over Member States’ housing policies? Why?
No. Housing is a national competence.
Which Commission department oversees STRs in the Single Market?
DG GROW
What benefit do supporters argue STR platforms provide to the locals?
Additional income.
What 3 parts does a resolution have?
Aim statement, IC's, OC's
Which four major STR platforms dominate the EU market?
Airbnb, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Expedia
What EU act strengthens obligations for digital platforms like Airbnb?
Digital Services Act (DSA)
Name three groups that financially benefit from the STR industry, and briefly explain how.
Hosts (rental income), Restaurants (more tourists), STR platforms (fees)
What percentage of Airbnb hosts depend on STR income to offset living costs?
Over 40%.
What is the purpose of footnotes in a resolution?
Introducing definitions to less-known terms, including the hyperlink to their definition.
How does the sharing economy work?
Peer-to-peer models allow anyone to join the market thanks to low entry barriers and to maximise the use of resources in economy.
What does DAC7 regulate?
Tax transparency and data sharing for digital platforms.
Which organization represents the interests of European regions and cities in EU policy?
Committee of Regions.
What type of tourism is significantly boosted by the proliferation of STR platforms?
Urban Tourism.
What must be properly sourced in a resolution? (3 main things)
Facts, Institutions and Organisations, Existing Policies
What is gentrification?
Gentrification refers to a demographic and economic shift that displaces established working-class communities and communities of colour in favour of wealthier newcomers and real estate development companies.
The Greek government introduced a policy in 2024 offering landlords tax breaks. What was the goal of this policy?
To convert STRs to long-term rentals to address housing shortages.
What platform notably engaged in lobbying efforts to influence EU regulations?
Airbnb.
What type of hosts do the STR platforms benefit?
Professional hosts.
What is wrong with the following phrase: "Urging the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions to launch a media campaign."
missing hyperlink for the organisation, missing end goal of this measure, no specifics of the media campaign
What percentage of EU total tourist accommodation are STR platforms accounting for?
roughly 25%
What is the main problem with the regulation of short-term rentals in Barcelona?
Illegal listings.
Why did the European Holiday Home Association file a complaint about Barcelona's rental ban?
They claimed it violated the Provision of Services Directive.
What are ghost hotels and what challenge do they pose?
Large portfolios of properties dedicated entirely to STR -> power imbalance between the hosts as they influence pricing and revenue.
What is the LEGO method and how do we apply it?
WHO + WHAT + HOW: serves for phrasing the Operative Clauses.