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MediaFaro Analysis<p>EES to launch in October 2025. How will the border check system affect crossing times?</p><p>The EU’s long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES) is scheduled to finally come into force in 2025.</p><p>The EES requires all borders to install new scanners - most will not be ready on the launch day.</p><p><a href="https://mediafaro.org/article/20250319-ees-to-launch-in-october-2025-how-will-the-border-check-system-affect-crossing-times?mf_channel=mastodon&amp;action=forward" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mediafaro.org/article/20250319</span><span class="invisible">-ees-to-launch-in-october-2025-how-will-the-border-check-system-affect-crossing-times?mf_channel=mastodon&amp;action=forward</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/EU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EU</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/Schengen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Schengen</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/EES" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EES</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/Borders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Borders</span></a></p>
MediaFaro News Digest<p>EU’s ETIAS travel authorisation delayed until 2026.</p><p>This year, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) for the EU and Schengen Zone will finally be launched. Coupled with this is the introduction of the ETIAS - the European Travel Information and Authorisation System - as part of the EU’s efforts to improve border security.</p><p>The ETIAS travel permit has been delayed yet again, however, until late 2026 with a transitional grace period.</p><p><a href="https://mediafaro.org/article/20250314-eus-etias-travel-authorisation-delayed-until-2026?mf_channel=mastodon&amp;action=forward" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mediafaro.org/article/20250314</span><span class="invisible">-eus-etias-travel-authorisation-delayed-until-2026?mf_channel=mastodon&amp;action=forward</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/EU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EU</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/Schengen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Schengen</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/BorderSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BorderSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/EES" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EES</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/ETIAS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ETIAS</span></a></p>
Asta McCarthy<p>Weer een stap verder richting dystopia: <a href="https://ibestuur.nl/artikel/eu-stemt-in-met-stapsgewijs-invoeren-biometrische-controles/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">ibestuur.nl/artikel/eu-stemt-i</span><span class="invisible">n-met-stapsgewijs-invoeren-biometrische-controles/</span></a><br>Geheel gebaseerd op de aanname dat mensenrechten alleen voor de eigen burgers gelden 🤬</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.pirateparty.be/tags/dystopia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>dystopia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.pirateparty.be/tags/mensenrechten" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mensenrechten</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.pirateparty.be/tags/grenzen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>grenzen</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.pirateparty.be/tags/EES" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EES</span></a> #1984</p>
MediaFaro News Digest<p>EU countries agree phased launch of Entry/Exit System, ending years of delays.</p><p>European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to finally bring into force the Entry/Exit System (EES), the bloc's automated registry for short-stay travellers that has been repeatedly delayed over technical problems and lack of preparedness.</p><p>The agreement paves the way for a likely start of operations in autumn, though no fixed date has been set.</p><p><a href="https://mediafaro.org/article/20250305-eu-countries-agree-phased-launch-of-entryexit-system-ending-years-of-delays?mf_channel=mastodon&amp;action=forward" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mediafaro.org/article/20250305</span><span class="invisible">-eu-countries-agree-phased-launch-of-entryexit-system-ending-years-of-delays?mf_channel=mastodon&amp;action=forward</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/EU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EU</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/Borders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Borders</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/EES" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EES</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/Travel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Travel</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/Tourism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Tourism</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/Schengen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Schengen</span></a></p>
João Costa 💚🇵🇹🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇦<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EU</span></a> agrees phased launch of Entry/Exit System <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EES" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EES</span></a> for non-EU citizens who come to the bloc for visits, holidays or business trips</p><p>"visitors will have to provide their passports on arrival, alongside having a photo of their face taken and their fingerprints scanned electronically"</p><p>"The collection of biometric data and the sharing of information in real time are meant to help authorities crack down on those who overstay their short-term visas and commit identity fraud."</p><p><a href="https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/03/05/eu-countries-agree-phased-launch-of-entryexit-system-ending-years-of-delays" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">euronews.com/travel/2025/03/05</span><span class="invisible">/eu-countries-agree-phased-launch-of-entryexit-system-ending-years-of-delays</span></a></p>
MediaFaro News Digest<p>EES impact on borders: Eurostar scraps fast-track and Dover delays check system.</p><p>The EU’s long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES) is scheduled to finally come into force in 2025. The EES’s scanning requirements may see delays for Eurostar check-in at the UK border.</p><p><a href="https://mediafaro.org/article/20250204-ees-impact-on-borders-eurostar-scraps-fast-track-and-dover-delays-check-system?mf_channel=mastodon&amp;action=forward" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mediafaro.org/article/20250204</span><span class="invisible">-ees-impact-on-borders-eurostar-scraps-fast-track-and-dover-delays-check-system?mf_channel=mastodon&amp;action=forward</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>UK</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/London" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>London</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/StPancras" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StPancras</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/EU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EU</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/Schengen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Schengen</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/EES" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EES</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/Eurostar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Eurostar</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/Travel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Travel</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/Tourism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Tourism</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/Borders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Borders</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.mediafaro.org/tags/BorderControl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BorderControl</span></a></p>
Christie Elan-Cane<p>Another <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Brexit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Brexit</span></a> 'benefit' to further complicate travel to the <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Schengen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Schengen</span></a> area. <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>UK</span></a> involved in development of <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Etias" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Etias</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/EES" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EES</span></a>. As a third country, we'll now be subject to the rules.</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/BrexitLies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BrexitLies</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/RejoinEU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RejoinEU</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/eu-ees-uk-etias-passport-b2678611.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">independent.co.uk/travel/news-</span><span class="invisible">and-advice/eu-ees-uk-etias-passport-b2678611.html</span></a></p>
Für Menschenrechte<p>2025 soll das Einreise-/Ausreisesystem (EES), eine neue EU-Datenbank in den Bereichen Migration, Justiz und Sicherheit, eingeführt werden.<br>Beim <a href="https://social.bund.de/tags/EES" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EES</span></a> handelt es sich um ein automatisiertes IT-System, das alle Drittstaatsangehörigen, die für einen Kurzaufenthalt in die EU einreisen, bei jedem Übertritt einer Außengrenze erfassen soll.</p><p>Wissenschaftler*innen und Menschenrechtsorganisationen kritisieren, dass das EES Gefahren für die Grund- u. Menschenrechte mit sich bringt.</p><p><a href="https://www.institut-fuer-menschenrechte.de/aktuelles/detail/europaeisches-einreise-ausreisesystem-menschenrechte-im-blick-behalten" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">institut-fuer-menschenrechte.d</span><span class="invisible">e/aktuelles/detail/europaeisches-einreise-ausreisesystem-menschenrechte-im-blick-behalten</span></a></p>
EU Home Affairs<p>In December 2024, <span class="h-card"><a href="https://respublicae.eu/@EU_Commission" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>EU_Commission</span></a></span> proposed a regulation to enable a progressive start of operations for Entry/Exit System.</p><p><a href="https://respublicae.eu/tags/EES" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EES</span></a> will change how non-EU nationals travel to Europe. Each time people cross <a href="https://respublicae.eu/tags/SchengenEU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SchengenEU</span></a> borders they will need to pass digital checks.</p><p><a href="https://respublicae.eu/tags/EUHomeAffairs2024" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EUHomeAffairs2024</span></a><br>---<br><a href="https://nitter.privacydev.net/EUHomeAffairs/status/1872922938909069569#m" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">nitter.privacydev.net/EUHomeAf</span><span class="invisible">fairs/status/1872922938909069569#m</span></a></p>
Alexander Dommerholt<p>Not much has yet been said about it, but expect a deluge of discontent in <a href="https://c.im/tags/Brexit" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Brexit</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Britain" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Britain</span></a> by the end of this year. </p><p>Because then, Britons entering the <a href="https://c.im/tags/Schengen" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Schengen</span></a> zone, will be required to have their fingerprints taken as well as a biometric face scan, as part of <a href="https://c.im/tags/EES" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>EES</span></a>, the EU Entry/Exit System. Britons will also have to pay for an <a href="https://c.im/tags/ESTA" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ESTA</span></a> type visa. </p><p>This is all part of the deal that <a href="https://c.im/tags/BorisJohnson" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BorisJohnson</span></a> made with the EU.</p><p>So, not just the elaborate checking and stamping of <a href="https://c.im/tags/passports" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>passports</span></a> anymore. Expect enormous queues at <a href="https://c.im/tags/Dover" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Dover</span></a> and lots and lots of complaints about these measures being unfair.</p><p><a href="https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-to-launch-biometric-entry-exit-system-in-a-few-months/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-t</span><span class="invisible">o-launch-biometric-entry-exit-system-in-a-few-months/</span></a></p>