Washington has officially announced it will extend the deadline for visa-free EU countries to introduce biometric passports.
US officials informed a summit of G8 justice and home affairs ministers in Sheffield, UK, on Wednesday (15 June) that the deadline was to be put back.
The decision marks a significant shift in US policy, as authorities had earlier warned they would not extend the deadline for the second time.
Under the ruling, the 27 states that enjoy visa-free travel ...
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