EU Begins Gradual Rollout of Digital Border System
European Union member countries started rolling out a new entry and exit system at the bloc's external borders, electronically registering non-EU nationals' data.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated system that requires travelers to register at the border by scanning their passport and having their fingerprints and photograph taken.
The system aims to detect overstayers, tackle identity fraud, and prevent illegal migration amid political pressure in some EU countries to take a tougher stance.
The rollout will be introduced over six months.
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Author's summary: EU introduces digital border system.