Biometrics
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EU Entry-Exit System Causes Major Delays at Airports as Wait Times Triple
The EU’s new biometric Entry-Exit System (EES) is causing significant delays and technical bugs at major airports, with wait times tripling for some travelers.
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Irish Digital Wallet Pilot Faces Privacy Backlash Over Biometric Links
Civil rights groups warn Ireland’s new digital wallet pilot relies on a disputed biometric database, raising legal and security alarms ahead of its launch.
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Schengen in Crisis: EU Member States Invoke Emergency Clauses to Halt EES Biometric Checks
As the Entry/Exit System (EES) faces a chaotic full-scale rollout in mid-2026, major European hubs are temporarily suspending biometric collection to prevent total border collapse.
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Armenia to Launch New Biometric Passports by Autumn 2026
Armenia prepares for a transition to ICAO-compliant biometric travel documents by autumn 2026, aiming to streamline visa liberalization with the European Union.
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Schengen at the Crossroads: How Digital Borders and ‘Military Schengen’ Are Redefining Europe’s Security and Mobility
Europe’s Schengen area faces a pivotal transformation in 2025, as digital border systems promise tighter security but spark travel chaos, and lawmakers push for a ‘military Schengen’ to speed troop movement amid rising geopolitical tensions.