Strengthening EU Identity Card Security

by name voted on 02.04.2025

Summary

This report discusses a new proposal to replace an invalid regulation with one that strengthens the security of identity cards and residence documents for EU citizens.

10 02.04.2025

Report

human rights

public safety

european union

identity document

information technology and data processing

Key points

The proposal seeks to restore legal validity to identity card regulations following a court ruling.
The regulation will be adopted under the correct legal framework as specified by the European Court of Justice.
High security standards will be maintained to prevent document fraud, identity theft, and organized crime.
The regulation emphasizes the protection of biometric data and the privacy rights of citizens.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement

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