Banning Airbnb in One Budapest District Sets a Dangerous National Precedent for Hungary
The recent referendum in Terézváros, one of the inner-city districts of the Hungarian capital, to ban Airbnb rentals reveals deeper issues in public engagement and policymaking. With only 6,083 votes out of 41,000 residents, the turnout was a mere 15%, signaling widespread indifference. The low participation calls into question the referendum’s legitimacy and suggests that many residents may not view Airbnb as a critical contributor to the housing crisis.
