The European Commission has begun providing 'burner' smartphones and laptops to its employees traveling on official business to the United States, amid increasing fears of espionage. This measure underscores the decline in digital trust between the EU and US, previously applied mainly to countries like China and Russia. With several EU countries tightening travel advisories, the EU's stance reflects deteriorating relations influenced by tariffs and growing mistrust in American leadership. The initiative forms part of a broader trend towards enhancing digital security and protecting sensitive information during international travel.
The European Commission is now issuing 'burner' phones and laptops to employees traveling to the United States on official business, reflecting growing concerns about espionage activities.
Deteriorating relations between the EU and US have cooled significantly due to tariffs, threats regarding Greenland, and Trump's unreliability, fostering mistrust within the EU.
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