Establishment of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES)

Summary

A proposal to create a digital system for recording the entry and exit of non-EU citizens at EU external borders using biometric data.
10 09.12.2017
Other
human rights
criminal law
public safety
administrative reform
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • Electronic registration of entry, exit, and refusal of entry data for non-EU nationals.
  • Collection of biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images, for identity verification.
  • Interoperability with existing EU databases like the Visa Information System (VIS) and Eurodac.
  • Controlled access for law enforcement and Europol to prevent terrorism and serious crime.
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