"The US government would gain access to sensitive data gathered by European authorities, including from police databases, if the EU signs the Enhanced Border Security Partnership."
"If the EU fails to reach an agreement with the US by the end of the year, then EU citizens could lose visa-free access to the US."
"Currently, citizens from most EU countries can travel to the US visa-free under the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) visa-waiver program."
"The US Department of Homeland Security screens ESTA applicants against US law enforcement and security databases, and may also screen their social media profiles."
The US has issued an ultimatum to the European Union regarding access to sensitive police data as part of an Enhanced Border Security Partnership. If the EU does not agree by year-end, EU citizens may lose their visa-free travel privileges to the US. Currently, most EU citizens can travel visa-free under the ESTA program. The US Department of Homeland Security screens ESTA applicants against law enforcement databases and may review social media profiles. Proposed updates to ESTA include compliance with the new EBSP terms.
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