EES, the new EU border system will be introduced gradually. What does this mean?

EES, the new EU border system will be introduced gradually. What does this actually mean! Also known as the entry/exit system, it was supposed to be introduced on November 11. The European Commissioner for Internal Affairs, Ylva Johansson, claims that the process could not start on November 10.

According to Schengen.news, although it is confirmed that the EES will not be implemented, Commissioner Johansson claims that the system could be phased in. The European Union may decide to introduce the Entry/Exit System (EES) in a phased manner, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said.

The November 10 launch date was pushed back again as three member states – Germany, France and the Netherlands – raised concerns about readiness due to a lack of testing of the system.

EES, introduced step by step

According to the commissioner, instead of introducing the system at all border crossings at the same time, the EU could decide to implement it step by step, starting with some parts of the borders and then moving to others.

The EU could introduce the EES step by step, entering the system, not with a Big Bang of all border crossing points at the same time, said Yla Johansson. At the same time, Commissioner Johansson emphasized that there is currently no new timetable and noted that the authorities are working on this issue.

Until then, all travelers will be able to continue traveling in the EU as they have done so far, without having to go through a registration process.

“I hope we can start as soon as possible, but so far there is no new timeline. This also depends on the legal assessment that we will do and we are working on that right now,” she said.

EES, what is the entry/exit system

The EES is an automated IT system that aims to modernize border controls and replace the current passport system. The system is crucial to the EU’s strategy to strengthen border security and simplify immigration procedures.

Once introduced, all travelers entering the Community block for short stays not exceeding 90 days will be required to register and provide, among other things, their biometric information (facial images and fingerprints) and other information personal.

The data will be stored in a database and used to record the entry and exit of foreigners, detect overstayers, prevent illegal migration and detect people using false identities, the EU claims.

The European system of records of persons will also be applied at airports, as well as at other border points. The EU’s Justice and Home Affairs Council will meet next week to discuss the implementation of the EES.

The EES aims to automate border controls, detect overstays and improve overall security.