European Commission 10 September 2026, Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the conclusion of Framework Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on the reciprocal exchange of information for identity verification, and screening and vetting, relating to border procedures and applications for travel authorizations and visas

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This European Commission proposal provides for a Council Decision concluding a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America regarding the reciprocal exchange of information for identity verification, screening, and vetting in connection with border procedures, travel authorisations, and visa applications. Grounded substantively in Articles 16(2) and 77(2) TFEU and procedurally in Article 218(6) TFEU, the instrument establishes conditions and data protection safeguards governing information exchange while enabling compatible bilateral implementation agreements between Member States and the United States under the Enhanced Border Security Partnership framework. The measure binds participating Member States while excluding Ireland and Denmark pursuant to their respective Schengen protocols.AI