EU–Norway Agreement on transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

Council Decision (EU) 2026/1916 of 4 June 2026 concerns the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway on the transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime.

Background

In accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2025/1964, the Agreement was signed on 14 October 2025, subject to its conclusion at a later date. The Agreement provides for the transfer of PNR data by air carriers from the Union to Norway, in full respect of the rights set out in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, in particular the right to respect for private and family life and the right to the protection of personal data under Articles 7 and 8. It includes appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data transferred under it. The Agreement is intended to foster police and judicial cooperation between the competent authorities of Norway, those of the Member States, Europol and Eurojust, with the aim of strengthening the external borders of the Union and of Norway and ensuring internal security in the absence of internal border controls within the Schengen area.

In accordance with Article 3 of Protocol No 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice, Ireland notified, by letter of 29 July 2025, its wish to take part in the adoption and application of the Decision. In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, Denmark does not take part in the adoption of the Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

The European Data Protection Supervisor was consulted in accordance with Article 42(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 and delivered its Opinion 16/2025 on 24 July 2025.

Content of the Decision

The Decision approves the Agreement on behalf of the Union. The text of the Agreement itself is published separately in the Official Journal.

Role of the European Parliament

The Decision was adopted following the consent of the European Parliament, given on 29 April 2026.

Entry into force

The Decision entered into force on the date of its adoption, 4 June 2026. The date of entry into force of the Agreement itself will be published separately in the Official Journal by the General Secretariat of the Council.

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