The European Commission is moving ahead with a controversial data exchange deal with the US, with MEPs' concerns set to be sidelined following a legal manoeuvre.
The commission on Monday (19 June) announced that it will now frame the deal under the umbrella of member states instead of the previous, different legal process that required closer involvement of MEPs.
"There is no formal role for the parliament to play" said a spokesperson referring to the proposed new agreement.
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