The European Union has indefinitely delayed the implementation of its new biometric entry-check system for non-EU citizens, citing concerns over potential long passenger delays.
Originally scheduled for launch on November 10, the initiative has faced setbacks as Germany, France, and the Netherlands—countries that collectively account for 40 percent of all incoming traffic to the EU—reported that their border computer systems are not yet prepared for the rollout.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) aims to establish a digital record that links travel documents to biometric data, thereby eliminating the need for manual passport stamps at the EU’s external borders. Under the new system, non-EU citizens entering the Schengen Area would be required to register their fingerprints, submit a facial scan, and respond to questions regarding their stay.
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