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We understand from this resolution:
That although the EU has signed reciprocity agreements with several third countries but not with the US – which is why in 2006 the Commission proposed the temporary restoration of the visa requirement for holders of diplomatic and duty/official passports in order to expedite progress towards reciprocity with that country – the Council did not follow up that proposal, which the resolution describes as symbolic.
That the situation became legally complicated when the US reformed its visa waiver regime, based on the so-called war on terror, adding security enhancements (including access to data and information on citizens from third countries) to require other countries wishing to be part of the visa waiver programme to sign a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding and its binding implementing rules.
And that, in the light of the USA’s demands, the various EU Member States were divided, ultimately bearing witness to their priorities.
The resolution is part of a damage limitation effort, though in our opinion it does not safeguard principles that we consider to be fundamental, such as State sovereignty and citizens’ rights, freedoms and guarantees."@en1
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