France has acknowledged technical issues with the rollout of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) and is preparing to delay its implementation. (Source: Le Marin)
- During meetings on 31 March at the Ministry of the Interior, authorities indicated that the biometric border control system will be postponed to September–October.
- The system, intended for both ports and airports, is designed to register non-EU travellers entering and leaving the Schengen area.
- The delay follows recognition of a “bug” in the biometric control process, raising operational concerns.
- Although not yet officially announced, the postponement was communicated to industry stakeholders in aviation and maritime sectors.