1. Short-term rentals in Europe Possible legal solutions
17 September 2018, Krakow
European Commission, DG GROW
Valentina Schaumburger

2. Developments in Europe
The Commission aims to ensure that collaborative economy develops in a responsible and balanced way, that taxes are paid, consumers protected, and social protection is guaranteed.
International travellers
600 mn.
Use collaborative and traditional services alike
100 mn.
Used P2P at least once
200 mn.

3. Regulation at Member State level
Currently, regulatory fragmentation increases within and between Member States.

4. The Commission’s take The Commission's 2016 Communication
Main objectives:
Clarity on applicable EU rules
Avoidance of regulatory fragmentation in the single market
Main issues covered:
Market access
Liability
Consumer protection
Employment
Taxation

5. Legal solutions in Europe
Commission's project on short-term rental sector
Opportunities and challenges of the collaborative economy differ between different services sectors.
The Commission first focusses on the largest collaborative services sector: short-term accommodation rental services.
Workshops create a forum for Member States' authorities and stakeholders to exchange experiences and best practices.

6. Legal solutions in Europe
Market access requirements
Peers and professionals
Requirements for platforms
Consumer trust and transparency
Effects on employment
Tax obligations and cooperation

7. Legal solutions in Europe
Market access requirements
Peers and professionals
Requirements for platforms
Consumer trust and transparency
Effects on employment
Tax obligations and cooperation

8. Legal solutions in Europe
Market access requirements
Peers and professionals
Requirements for platforms
Consumer trust and transparency
Effects on employment
Tax obligations and cooperation

9. Legal solutions in Europe
Market access requirements
Peers and professionals
Requirements for platforms
Consumer trust and transparency
Effects on employment
Tax obligations and cooperation

10. Legal solutions in Europe
Market access requirements
Peers and professionals
Requirements for platforms
Consumer trust and transparency
Effects on employment
Tax obligations and cooperation

11. Legal solutions in Europe
Market access requirements
Peers and professionals
Requirements for platforms
Consumer trust and transparency
Effects on employment
Tax obligations and cooperation

12. Legal solutions in Europe
Market access requirements
Peers and professionals
Requirements for platforms
Consumer trust and transparency
Effects on employment
Tax obligations and cooperation

13. Thank you for your attention. Valentina.Schaumburger@ec.europa.eu
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