The system will not work on November 10th as planned. There is no new schedule, but the possibility of a phased introduction is being considered.
The European Union is delaying the introduction of a new biometric entry control system for citizens of non-EU countries. It was reported by Reuters.
According to EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson, the system will not go live on November 10 as planned.
He added that there is no new schedule, but the possibility of a phased introduction is being considered.
As is known, the Entry/Exit System (EES) will create a digital record linking a travel document to biometric identity data, eliminating the need for manual stamping of passports at the EU’s external borders . It will require non-EU citizens arriving in the Schengen free movement area to register fingerprints, undergo a facial scan and answer questions about their stay.
However, a spokesman for Germany’s interior ministry said that the three countries, which account for 40% of passenger traffic, are not ready to implement EES because “the necessary stability and functionality of the central EES system must be provided of the EU agency EU-Lisa has yet to be achieved.”
EU-Lisa is the agency responsible for the implementation of large IT systems in the EU.
In turn, the French Ministry of the Interior stated that although France is convinced of the usefulness of the EES, its implementation must be properly prepared.
It is known that the implementation of the system has been postponed for the third time. It was due to be introduced last summer, but France has expressed concerns that it will negatively affect the Rugby World Cup last fall and the Olympic Games this summer. It was moved to October 6 this year and then delayed again until November amid concerns about disruption to EU travel during the school term.
It was previously reported that the European Union will introduce new rules for entry into the countries of the Schengen area from November 10. Upon first entry, citizens will be required to provide biometric data: fingerprints and facial images. The data will be stored for three years and will not need to be resubmitted.
It is expected that the implementation of such changes will simplify border crossing, improve security through biometric documents, prevent the use of fake passports, and also combat illegal immigration.
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