EU introduces a new border control system: fingerprints for travelers!
EU introduces a new border control system: fingerprints for travelers!
Brüssel, Belgien - The European Union plans to introduce a new electronic system to border control, which will automatically record all arrival and exit of non-EU citizens. Representatives of the European Parliament and the Member States have agreed in Brussels to gradually implement the Entry/Exit system (EES). This system will use biometric data, in particular fingerprints and facial recognition, to identify travelers. The aim is to monitor irregular migration more effectively and to make it more effective, reports Kosmo .
A central database will enable the authorities to recognize people who exceed their permitted length of stay in the Schengen area. By introducing the EES, Member States receive real -time controls via the travel dates and the residence status of third -country nationals. EU migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner emphasizes the strategic importance of this system, since it will provide complete, reliable real-time information for the first time via entry and exit in the Schengen area.
gradual implementation
The implementation of the EES takes place in several phases over a period of six months. In the first two months, the system can be operated without biometric recording. From the third month, at least 35 percent of the border crossings are to be handled through the new system, while the complete changeover should be completed within six months. During this transition period, manual passport control with stamps remains active in parallel. A specific start date for the EES is still pending and requires a separate decision by the Commission. This unification also requires formal confirmation by the Council of the EU and the European Parliament, according to Zeit .
Another aspect of the new system concerns the regulation for third-country nationals who travel to the EU for vacation or business purposes. These can stay in EU countries for up to 90 days within a period of 180 days. The system aims to improve the identification of victims of crimes and potential terrorists. The background is also the need to minimize the risk that visitors stay longer and become irregular migrants, such as
When implementing the EES, there are concerns about cyber security risks and potential system disorders. Some Member States, such as France, the Netherlands and Germany, seem to be behind the implementation. Nevertheless, rapporteur Assita Kanko remains optimistic about gradual implementation and emergency plans. It emphasizes the importance of security for asylum seekers and compliance with procedures. The data collected will be available to border control authorities, police authorities and Europol. security concerns and challenges
So far, Cyprus and Ireland have expressed the desire to continue to stamp passes manually. However, all other EU member states and four associated Schengen countries-including Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland-have agreed to use the system. October is mentioned as a realistic date for implementation, depending on the release by the European Commission.
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