https://wccftech.com/airbnb-secures-a-welcome-reprieve-as-eu-court-rules-against-frances-complaint/

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on Thursday that Airbnb – the company that offers a vast online marketplace for lodging and homestays – is an online platform and not a property agent, thereby, allowing the company to circumvent EU’s cumbersome property regulations.

The issue highlights the predicament that regulators face as new and innovative online services continue to encroach upon the turf of traditional businesses.