tl;dr: The European Commission is negotiating an "Enhanced Border Security Partnership" with the US that would grant American authorities automated access to EU biometric databases and traveller risk assessments, in exchange for continued visa-free travel for EU citizens. A leaked May 2026 draft shows the Commission has largely conceded to US demands, with provisions that digital rights group EDRi argues violate the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and exceed the negotiation mandate. Critics warn the data could be used to target political dissent, given US screening of social media and crackdowns on protesters.