Laws, Regulations & Policies

The EU has decided to remove checks on persons at the internal land borders with and between Bulgaria and Romania from January 1, 2025.

The EU is set to adopt new regulations aimed at strengthening external border security and combating terrorism and serious crime through the use of advanced technologies.

With the Greek Tourism Ministry’s draft law under public deliberation, short-term rental owners are voicing concerns over potential hotel industry lobbying.

ECTAA has welcomed renewed discussions on revising air passenger rights regulations, with a focus on implementing airline failure protection measures.

The Greek Tourism Ministry’s new draft law, which includes provisions targeting short-term rentals, is now open for public comment.

Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), is set to launch with a progressive start of operations.

The EU is aiming to enhance the rights of passengers traveling on journeys involving multiple transport modes — such as buses, trains, and planes.

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) has expressed strong concerns over the European Council’s proposed regulation on passenger rights for multimodal journeys.

The Greek government has made amendments to a draft tax law, aiming to promote long-term property leasing.

Greece’s new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism has been delayed once again.