Federal Council adopts dispatch on Passenger Name Records Act

Bern, 15.05.2024 – At its meeting on 15 May, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the Passenger Name Records Act and submitted it to Parliament. The legislation will enable Switzerland to develop a national passenger name records (PNR) system, which will contribute to the fight against terrorism and serious crime. The system will also strengthen Switzerland as a business centre. At the same meeting, the Federal Council also approved a draft negotiating mandate on the exchange of passenger name record data with countries outside the European Union. Negotiations on an agreement with the EU are already underway.

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