EU delays full rollout of EES border system over travel chaos concerns
EU postponed full implementation of the Entry/Exit System from April to September to avoid summer travel disruptions while allowing a phased rollout across Schengen states.
EU to register fingerprints, faces for short-stay visitors
Non-EU short-stay visitors to Schengen countries must register fingerprints, facial images, and passport details in a biometric Entry/Exit System retained for years.