http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?F=2069550&C=europe
INGRID MELANDER
"Most European Union states failed to meet an Aug. 28 deadline to issue high security biometric passports, EU officials said on Aug. 30, adding they could be brought to court if they do not catch up. Only seven countries -- Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, France, Germany and Sweden -- have told the European Commission they are ready to issue passports containing an electronic chip with a digital photograph, the officials said."
