EU starts new system to control irregular migration!

EU starts new system to control irregular migration!

Ärmelkanal, Frankreich - The European Union plans a new electronic entry system that is seen as an important step to control irregular migration. krone.at reports that the system is captured biometric data such as fingerprints and facial images. The aim is to automatically record which non-EU citizens enter or leave a member state.

This initiative includes a database that shows whether people linger longer than allowed in the Schengen area. A significant advantage of the system is that Member States can access the travel dates and the residence status of third -country nationals in real time, which should significantly improve control of irregular migration. According to n-tv.de , representatives of the European Parliament and the member states in Brussels have already agreed to start the system gradually.

introductory phase and effects

The introduction of the new system will be carried out in several phases. In the first two months, the company will take place without biometric data. From the third month, it is planned that at least 35 percent of the border crossings will be handled via the new system, with a complete changeover within six months. During this transition period, the manual stamping of the passports will continue to be carried out until the system is completely in operation. According to the EU migration commissioner Magnus Brunner, the new system should help close existing gaps in border control.

A specific start date has not yet been determined because a separate decision of the Commission is required. The agreement between the European Parliament and the governments of the Member States must also be formally confirmed by the Council and Parliament.

The role of biometric data

The system will have special importance for the processing of biometric data. The European Migration Network (Emn) has shown in a new report that biometric data that is collected in the applications for international protection or residence permits are often used for the identification and review of identities. This data includes personal information that is obtained through technical processes with regard to physical and physiological characteristics, such as face pictures or fingerprints.

The collection of biometric data is carried out in most EMN member countries under strict guidelines, whereby special adjustments for people with disabilities or cultural needs are also provided. The data managers mostly belong to ministries or security authorities and ensure that the data collected will save legally, which usually happens in a national repository.