The EU is about to sell our most sensitive data to the US for visa-free travel

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EUUSvisa-free travelbiometric databasesdata protectionsurveillancehuman rightsEuropean Digital RightsEDRienhanced border securitypartnership agreement.

Author: rapnie

Date: 7/20/2026

Article Summary:
The European Commission is negotiating with the US to finalize an "Enhanced Border Security Partnership" framework agreement, which would allow the US to access biometric databases and profile travelers for security concerns, raising concerns about the protection of fundamental rights and the EU's willingness to compromise on its own laws and values.