War on terror/ Raids, arrests across Europe
French and European officials will unveil new
counter-terrorism measures Wednesday in Brussels, including possible changes to
the bloc's Schengen visa-free travel zone, in the wake of the deadly attacks in
Paris.
"They will discuss subjects including passenger
name records and data retention, the functioning of the Schengen area and
cooperation between security services," European Commission spokesman
Margaritis Schinas told a briefing on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's meeting.
Many EU states have pushed for a US-style database of
air travellers' details on the grounds that it would help track Islamist
suspects, but the European Parliament has so far blocked the plan on the
grounds that it would breach civil liberties.
In the French capital, on high alert since jihadist
attacks left 17 dead two weeks ago, Prime Minister Manuel Valls will outline
promised measures to boost security forces.
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