EU Launches Biometric Entry System for Non-EU Travelers

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Above: A person uses an Entry/Exit System kiosk in London, England on Sept. 3, 2025. Image copyright: Lucy North/PA Images/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The EU's new biometric Entry/Exit System represents a major leap forward in border security and travel efficiency. This cutting-edge technology will systematically detect overstayers and document fraud while making travel smoother through automated processes. The system meets the highest data protection standards and gives travelers faster verification on future visits.

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Establishment-critical narrative

Mandating a biometric record of all those entering Europe is but the first step of a new dystopian era of Orwellian surveillance. While swathes of unaccounted illegal immigrants stream into the continent with ease, the EU implements supposed digital remedies as a means to slowly encroach on the civil liberties of its citizens.

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