Plans to introduce biometric checks at external EU borders, such as with the UK, have been delayed again, although the EU has stressed border crossing points should be ready for implementation of the new checks this year.
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The EU has pushed back its plans to launch its new entry-exit system (EES) in May, citing contracting delays.
The EES is one of two separate border regimes the EU had planned to introduce this year, along with Etias – the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. The purpose of the EES is to automatically register travellers from the UK and other non-EU countries when they cross an external EU border.
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