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US threatens to scrap EU visa waivers over data sharing demands
Statewatch says the draft would let U.S. authorities identify and vet travelers using large-scale biometric data from European authorities.
- The European Union is negotiating an "Enhanced Border Security Partnership" with the United States, facing a December 31, 2026, deadline to agree or risk losing visa-free travel access for its citizens.
- Negotiations launched last year after the United States threatened to revoke visa-free travel unless granted access to biometric data and police databases held by European authorities.
- London-Based watchdog Statewatch leaked a draft proposal last week, warning that broad language could allow the United States to target individuals opposing Donald Trump's policies.
- A group of European Parliament MPs penned an open letter claiming access to national databases would be "unprecedented" and "quite impactful," while data protection officials warned of "an important precedent."
- The Commission insists it will only sign agreements backed by member states, though analysis of Article 7.2 suggests the current proposal may violate fundamental rights and fall short of European legal protections.
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Information on sexuality, religion and political sentiments: The US government demands access to highly sensitive European police data. Data protection officers sound the alarm – not only in Austria.
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der Standard DESensitive information, such as political or religious beliefs, should also be transmitted, not only for entry, but also for deportations.
·Vienna, Austria
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Leaked data deal fuels concerns as Europeans risk US entry bans for critics of Trump
The current negotiations, led by the EU Commission, were launched last year following US threats to revoke visa-free travel for EU citizens unless Washington is granted access to biometric data held by European authorities by an end of 2026 deadline.
·Brussel, Belgium
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