The database lists names, ages, nationalities and credit card numbers of airline passengers. The resolution emphasises that member states should only resort to the insertion of additional instruments to keep an eye on passengers only if current mechanisms were insufficient to guarantee security.

In't Veld already broached the PNR topic in 2006In’t Veld already broached the PNR topic in 2006 | (Image: 0neiros/ Flickr)The voice of criticism is Dutch; liberal MEP Sophie In’t Veld demanded the council of ministers to explain to the European parliament and European citizens why every question related to police policy in Europe is taken behind doors.