Brits warned to prepare for EES as criticism pile up

British tourists traveling to Europe are being warned to prepare themselves for the upcoming Entry/Exit System (EES) which is expected to be implemented across all countries in the Schengen Area in October.

EES was introduced to help identify terrorists, criminals, suspects, and victims of crime by providing a centralized database and enhance cooperation on border management among European Union members. By summer 2025, the bloc also plans to set up the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).

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