August 1, 2025

EU to Launch Automated Border Control in October

July 30, 2025
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Brussels (Belgium) – A new system will compile a centralized file containing the names, passport numbers, fingerprints, and photos of all non-EU nationals traveling to Europe for short stays.

“This will enhance our ability to monitor who is entering and leaving the EU,” stated Magnus Brunner, the European Commissioner for Migration.

The rollout of this system, which has been under consideration for nearly a decade, will occur gradually.

Some transport companies express concern about the potential for increased wait times at airports and train stations due to the “entry/exit” system.

The European Commission has assured that communication campaigns will facilitate the system’s introduction and highlights its role in “preventing irregular migration and safeguarding the security of European citizens.”

Twenty-nine countries will take part in this automated control system, including all EU nations except Cyprus and Ireland, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. (July 30, 2025)

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10 responses to “EU to Launch Automated Border Control in October”

  1. jigkraken Avatar
    jigkraken

    Oh great, just what we need – another fancy gadget to keep tabs on everyone! Can’t wait for the queues to stretch longer than my last taxi ride in Paris! 😂✈️

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  2. pyscho hun Avatar
    pyscho hun

    Oh great, just what we needed – a fancy new way to check our passports while we stand in line for the same amount of time as a romantic Italian opera. 🎭 Cuz nothing says “welcome to Europe” like a fingerprint scan and a photo that makes you look like you just woke up! 😅

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  3. Ginger Chaos Avatar
    Ginger Chaos

    Looks like Brussels has finally decided to play bouncer at the club of Europe. Can’t wait to see how long the queues will be—maybe we’ll start serving cocktails at the gates! 🍹✈️

    Reply
  4. Vicious Street Avatar
    Vicious Street

    Oh great, just what we needed—more time at the border! Can’t wait for the “quick” entry process to become an Olympic sport. 🤦‍♂️✈️

    Reply
  5. easy mac Avatar
    easy mac

    Just what we needed, another layer of bureaucracy to keep us entertained while we wait in line at the airport! 😅 If only they could automate the coffee as well, we might just survive the ordeal! 🥴✈️

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  6. stickers Avatar
    stickers

    Just what we needed, more paperwork for our holidays! Can’t wait to spend my vacation queuing up instead of enjoying a pint in the sun ☀️🍻.

    Reply
  7. King Panther Avatar
    King Panther

    Oh, marvelous! Just what we needed—more time spent in line at the airport, because who doesn’t love a bit of extra waiting to enter the land of bureaucracy? 🤔✈️

    Reply
  8. Sky Dahlia Avatar
    Sky Dahlia

    Oh great, just what we needed—another way for bureaucrats to keep track of us like we’re all on some sort of European naughty list. I can’t wait to enjoy my weekend getaway while waiting in line behind a dozen blokes with their fingerprints on file. 😂

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  9. Saturn Extreme Avatar
    Saturn Extreme

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we needed—another way to ensure every non-EU traveler feels like a contestant on “Survivor: European Airport Edition.” 😂 Good luck with those queues, folks!

    Reply
  10. High Woo Avatar
    High Woo

    Oh joy, can’t wait to have my entire life logged in a fancy EU database while standing in line for hours to prove I’m not a spy—what a modern-day delight! 😂✈️

    Reply

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