- The European Commission is considering ways to prevent short-term stays from being tightened for EU citizens through EES.
- Magnus Brunner said that the new rules on the border could cause problems for individuals and businesses.
- BBC radio presenter says, after reviewing the situation, that the new rules could lead to delays for travelers.
According to Politico, the European Commission is considering ways to tighten border checks for short-term stays in Europe, by introducing a new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES), Politico reports.
In a letter to the European Commission, Magnus Brunner warned that EES could lead to delays for people with biometric passports. He said that the system is intended to ensure that people entering and leaving the EU are registered quickly, but that it could also cause problems for travelers. Brunner also said that the system could lead to delays for people with biometric passports, because it would require scanning their faces and fingerprints. He warned that the system could be used for surveillance.
According to a Politico report, the European Commission said that it could be possible to implement a biometric system for border checks. The material also notes that the system would be based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and would be used to process passenger information. The report says that the system would be implemented in 2026 and would be used for all people entering and leaving the EU.
RBC-Ukraine reports that, according to Politico, the EES will be implemented starting in 2026. The material also states that the system will be used for all people entering and leaving the EU, and that it will require biometric data to be collected at border crossings. It also notes that the EES will be used to process passenger information from the IATA, which includes data on flights and travelers.
Brunner, as BBC writes, said that the system will require biometric data to be collected at border crossings. BBC also notes that the system could be used to scan passengers and determine their identity. According to the report, the system could also lead to increased costs for travel insurance and other services.
BBC added that, in the words of the insurers, it will be difficult for travelers to obtain coverage if the system is implemented. For example, the Association of British Insurers said that travel insurance, in particular, would not cover delays caused by EES border checks.