European Commission opens infringement procedure against Spain over traveler registry (xataka.com)

• EU Commission opens infringement procedure against Spain
• Three objections: excessive data, vague police access, long retention
• Two-month deadline for Spain; tourism sector demands suspension

"On June 4, 2026, the European Commission opened an infringement procedure against Spain for its traveler registry (Real Decreto 933/2021). The Commission cites excessive data collection, insufficient purpose limitation for police access, and disproportionate three-year retention. Spain has two months to respond and rectify. Industry associations CEHAT, Fetave, and Unav are demanding urgent suspension of the decree."