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📅 In the summer of 2025, Italian travel saw a 3.2% decline due to weakened internal demand and inflation impacts, despite increased foreign tourism, according to Domenico Pellegrino, president of Aidit. Organized tourism fell by 3% with a 10% rise in package prices. Early bookings surged by 30% for luxury trips, while short European breaks decreased from 7 to 5 days. Pellegrino proposes a tax deduction for organized travel packages to encourage longer stays.

🏠 Ursula von der Leyen highlights Europe's housing crisis in a recent State of the Union address, emphasizing the impact of short-term rentals. She notes that many young people and students struggle to afford housing, leading to broader social issues. In response, the European Commission plans a legislative initiative to regulate short-term rentals and create an "European Affordable Housing Plan." This will include flexible state aid rules, streamlined construction processes, and a European Housing Summit.