Switzerland is to exchange air passenger data with EU countries in the future. The Federal Council on Wednesday approved a negotiating mandate for an agreement.
Such an agreement will help improve the exchange of information in police cooperation, the Federal Council wrote in a statement. In addition, it should protect Switzerland as a business location and ensure internal security in the Schengen area.
Data that passengers provide when booking will be used: Names, contact details and itinerary. This information is an important tool in the fight against cross-border terrorism and organized crime, writes the Federal Council. Some 70 countries have already introduced such a system, including all EU member states. ...