Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001802/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Matej Tonin (PPE), Romana Tomc (PPE), Milan Zver (PPE), Zala Tomašič (PPE), Branko Grims (PPE)
On 14 March 2025, the Slovenian Government tabled a draft Hospitality Act (ZGos-1), which introduces excessively restrictive measures for providers of short-term rental accommodation nationwide. A number of stakeholders and academics have already expressed serious concerns to the Slovenian Government about whether the measures are proportional, justified and non-discriminatory, as well as about a possible interference with the freedom to provide services in the EU.
I would therefore be grateful if the following points could be clarified:
- 1.Notification to the Commission: Have the Slovenian authorities complied with their obligation to notify the draft Hospitality Act to the Commission as required by EU law (TRIS notification procedure), and what would be the consequences of the Slovenian authorities failing to notify the draft law to the Commission?
- 2.Compliance with European law: Are the measures on short-term letting proposed in the Hospitality Act in line with the provisions of the Services Directive, in particular with regard to the principles of proportionality, non-discrimination and necessity? Has the Commission already carried out an assessment of whether the proposed restrictions are justified and appropriate for achieving public interest objectives such as accessibility of housing and restricting excessive tourism, without unduly affecting providers of short-term rentals?
These questions are key to ensuring and implementing EU law, respecting fundamental freedoms within the EU and to the functioning of the Slovenian state in accordance with the applicable EU legal framework. Thank you for a timely reply and for any clarifications that may be provided on this matter.
Submitted: 5.5.2025