The launch date of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) could be delayed once again as three countries have reportedly said they are not ready for its implementation in early November.
The EES, which will require non-EU citizens to register their fingerprints, photos, and passport details on entering the EU, is set to come into force on November 10.
However, France, Germany, and the Netherlands have sent a letter to the EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson saying they will not be ready in time to implement the system, The Guardian reports.
The countries expressed concerns about the lack of testing of the system in the field, raising new questions about the target launch date. They are, however, fully supportive of the system as it would increase security and speed up passport checks for non-EU citizens.
The EES introduction has already been postponed twice.
There are also concerns that the implementation of the EES will cause long queues and delays, as reported by Travel News.