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EU Emergency Travel Document Reform

Summary

The proposal aims to establish a new, more secure format for an EU Emergency Travel Document (ETD) to assist unrepresented EU citizens traveling outside the EU.
10 20.06.2019
Other
human rights
european union
administrative law
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The proposal aims to modernize the EU Emergency Travel Document system for citizens in non-EU countries.
  • The time allowed for a home country to confirm an applicant's identity is reduced from 36 hours to 24 hours.
  • Personal data retention is strictly limited to a maximum of 90 days after the document expires.
  • The Commission must evaluate the directive within three years, specifically looking at its impact on fundamental rights.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive establishing an EU Emergency Travel Document and repealing Decision 96/409/CFSP EU Emergency Travel Document *
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