Brussels explained how the new system for foreigners' entry into the EU will start working
On Friday, April 10, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) for citizens of third countries entering the European Union will fully come into force and will be applied at the borders of all member states. Ariana Podesta, Deputy Chief Spokesperson for the European Commission, provided details about this event, writes "European Pravda".
Illustrative photo. Photo: Lookby.media
The European Union is ready for the full launch of the new Entry-Exit System from April 10, 2026.
"Tomorrow the Entry-Exit System will be fully deployed. The deployment phase has progressed well so far, and it is already playing an important role in enhancing the security of the European Union," Podesta stated.
She added that thanks to the Entry-Exit System, the EU "has created the most modern border IT system in the world" and is already seeing results.
"Over the past five months, more than 45 million entries and exits have been registered. There have been over 24 thousand refusals of entry, of which more than 600 people were identified as posing a security threat to our Union," the spokesperson said.
According to her, on average, entry or exit registration in the EU "currently takes about 70 seconds."
"We are well aware that, despite the agreed schedule, several member states are still facing technical difficulties during these months of deployment. We are in close contact with these member states, for example, also by exchanging best practices with those countries where the system is working very well," Ariana Podesta informed.
She confirmed that "the system provides flexibility to ensure smooth border traffic — especially considering summer, when we can expect a slightly increased movement."
"The rules allow member states to suspend the registration of biometric data, meaning partially suspend the operation of EES in a certain way in case of excessive waiting times. This option exists until September, thus covering the summer period when increased workloads can be expected," Podesta explained.
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