Afghanistan, Oct. 12 -- The European Union has begun rolling out a new digital border system to record travelers' biometric data and replace traditional passport stamps, officials said Sunday.
The European Union began phasing in a new digital border control system on Sunday aimed at replacing passport stamps for non-EU travelers, officials said. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will electronically record entry and exit data, including fingerprints and facial images, across the bloc's external borders.
The scheme, which will be implemented over the next six months, is designed to detect people overstaying their visas, prevent identity fraud, and curb illegal migration. EU officials say the system is part of a broader effort to modernize border ...