EU decides not to suspend the EES even as it admits difficulties
The European Union has decided to press ahead with biometric border controls despite admitting “20 difficult spots.” Airports and airlines…
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Frontex warns EES border queues could persist for another two years
The EU’s biometric-based Entry-Exit System (EES) may continue to cause long queues at borders for another two years, a Frontex…
Frontex sets biometrics, AI research agenda for Horizon Europe 2028-2034
European border control agency Frontex plans to research and develop biometric verification and non-intrusive detection technologies as part of its…
Portugal becomes 2nd country to adopt EES app as deadline for full rollout approaches
Portugal will allow third-country travelers to pre-register for the EU’s biometric border scheme, the Entry-Exit System (EES), through an app…
Frontex lays groundwork for full rollout of new EU border management systems
The massive digital shift happening across sectors is also complicating border crossing. The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) and ETIAS introduce…
EES rollout remains ‘steady,’ ETIAS on its way: eu-LISA
The progressive roll-out of the EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) is “advancing steadily” across the Schengen area, while operations have remained…
EU tests new biometric screening process for migrants at Lampedusa
Lampedusa, the small island between Italy and Morocco and a key entry point for irregular migration to Europe, has become…
Frontex updates document fraud detection system with new technical standards
European border agency Frontex is updating the False and Authentic Documents Online (FADO) system with new technical standards aimed at…
Self-serve biometric kiosks for EES launch at Britain ports
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to roll out this October, introducing biometric border checks for all…
EES pre-registration app to roll out in Sweden this year
EU border agency Frontex has announced that the mobile application developed to ease Entry-Exit System (EES) border checks will go…
