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The EU signs an agreement with Switzerland to share air passenger data in the fight against terrorism

17 Mar 2026 19 views
Who is affected:
Airlines with EU-Switzerland routes, air travellers and law enforcement authorities

Summary

The EU and Switzerland agree to share flight booking data (PNR) to combat terrorism and serious crime. It affects travellers flying between both territories.

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The EU Council authorises the signing of an agreement with Switzerland to transfer PNR (Passenger Name Record) data, which includes booking information such as name, itinerary, baggage or payment method. This data will be used by law enforcement authorities to prevent and prosecute terrorism and serious crime. Airlines…

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Full official title

CELEX:32026D0643: Decisión (UE) 2026/643 del Consejo, de 23 de febrero de 2026, relativa a la firma del Acuerdo entre la Unión Europea y la Confederación Suiza sobre la transferencia de datos del registro de nombres de los pasajeros (PNR) para la prevención, detección, investigación y enjuiciamiento de los delitos de terrorismo y de los delitos graves

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Transport

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