Europe's new EES biometric passport system to launch in November
EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson has confirmed that the new EU digital border check system, the EES, will become operational in November.
UK government says it is not ready for new European passport control system
The UK government said on Monday that it was not ready for the new EU border check system known as EES, as it announced new measures aimed at avoiding major disruption at ports.
In detail: Who is exempt from Europe's EES passport checks?
The EU's new biometric passport system known as EES is due to go live in the autumn, but there is a long list of people who will be exempt from the system's requirements - here's an in-depth look.
Is start date for EES biometric passport checks set to be delayed again?
The EU's new EES system of biometric passport checks at borders has already been repeatedly delayed, but now there are reports that it could be pushed back again amid concerns that transport terminals - especially in the UK - are not ready.
How Europe's new EES border checks will impact flight passengers
When the EU’s Entry / Exit System (EES) is introduced it will end the stamping of passports for non-EU travellers. Passengers arriving at Europe's airports should be aware of the changes.
EES: When will Europe's new passport system be launched?
It's already been postponed several times but could Europe's new biometric Entry/Exit border system (EES) be delayed again? Here's what we know so far about the start date for the new system.
How will the new app for Europe's EES border system work?
With Europe set to introduce its new Entry/Exit biometric border system (EES) in the autumn there has been much talk about the importance of a new app designed to help avoid delays. But how will it work and when will it be ready?
EES border checks could undergo 'soft launch', UK says as app concerns mount
The UK government is preparing for a "soft launch" of the new EU border system – the Entry/Exit (EES) system - in October but authorities are still waiting for European Commission to confirm the start date, amid concerns over the delay of a new app.