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EU Officials Adopt Burner Phones Amid US Surveillance Fears

4/14/2025

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In a bold move, the European Commission is equipping staff with burner phones for their US trips, driven by rising surveillance fears. Upon arrival, officials are instructed to power down their devices and utilize anti-espionage sleeves. This precaution underscores the growing tensions in US-EU relations, a legacy of Trump's presidency, and the tightening grip on travelers' privacy.

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In a bold move, the European Commission is equipping staff with burner phones for their US trips, driven by rising surveillance fears. Upon arrival, officials are instructed to power down their devices and utilize anti-espionage sleeves. This precaution underscores the growing tensions in US-EU relations, a legacy of Trump's presidency, and the tightening grip on travelers' privacy.