Dutch MPs seek EU camera glasses ban after cabinet refusal

Two Dutch parliamentary groups, CDA and PRO, have formally requested that the cabinet push for a European ban on using camera glasses in public spaces. This initiative follows ministers’ September 24 decision to reject binding design rules at the EU level, opting instead to await findings from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). The requests are part of written consultation inputs published on October 6, not agreed policies. CDA specifically asks for the issue to be raised at the informal EU Telecom Council meeting scheduled for October 12–13. PRO seeks stricter prohibitions on wearing and selling such devices, citing concerns about non-compliance with existing data protection laws. As of October 10, no cabinet response had been published, meaning these proposals remain unanswered questions rather than enacted measures or confirmed diplomatic positions.