With the gradual introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES), which was rolled out on 12 October 2025 and is scheduled for full implementation by 10 April 2026 (→eucrim 2/2025, 111), the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published two new guides to support Member States in implementing and operating the system in full compliance with fundamental rights.

The two guides are tailored to different operational responsibilities:

• Guide for managers responsible for the rollout and overall functioning of the EES;
• Guide for border guards responsible for operating the system at border crossing points.

The FRA guides identify key risks that the EES may pose to the fundamental rights of non-EU nationals at borders and propose practical mitigating measures, e.g.:

• The right to information;
• Dignified treatment at borders;
• Data protection, especially regarding biometric data;
• Support for people with special needs;
• Fundamental rights compliance and training.

The EES replaces the traditional passport-stamping system and provides automated data collection and verification for short stays of non-EU nationals entering the EU.