France wishes to postpone the introduction of the EU's entry/exit system (EES) until a later date. 2024 Summer Olympics to avoid delays at borders and disorder at airports. EES aims to enhance security and management of passenger flows, while ETIAS, also postponed, pre-checks the information of visa-exempt travelers.
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France wishes to postpone SEA to avoid delays at borders
The French authorities have announced that they intend to postpone the implementation of the EU's entry/exit system (EES) until the end of the year. 2024 Summer Olympics. The Games, which will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024 in Paris, are the biggest event ever held in France. Élysée officials say the postponement is intended to avoid delays at border crossings, particularly from the UK, and disorder at airports, due to the large number of third-country nationals expected for the event.
Ministers were optimistic that the new EU border system would reduce friction caused by the Brexit. Nevertheless, they stressed that the first half of 2024 is not the right time for such an implementation, as the system could lead to congestion. The French authorities' position also concerns travelers from all non-EU countries, as the main purpose of EES is to record entry and exit data for these nationals.
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How the EES system works and its objectives
EES will apply to all third-country nationals travelling to the EU or Schengen area, whether they are subject to visa exemption or not. The system will use fingerprints and facial recognition to create a biometric profile for each third-country national. It will also enable member states to manage growing numbers of travelers and reduce irregular immigration into the European bloc.
Consequences for non-EU travellers
Once the EES system is up and running, third-country nationals will have to comply with the new procedures when crossing the EU's external borders. The main aim is to enhance security and improve the management of passenger flows. Although this may mean longer and more rigorous checks for the travellers concerned, the system should ultimately facilitate the movement of people and enhance security for all.
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The biometric data collected by the EES system will be used to verify travelers' identities and ensure better traceability of cross-border movements. Third-country nationals will therefore need to be prepared to comply with these new requirements when traveling within the Schengen area.
Multiple delays in deploying SEA
The deployment of EES has already experienced several delays. Recently, SchengenVisaInfo.com revealed that the go-live date for EES remains undetermined. The European agency eu-LISA, responsible for managing large-scale IT systems in the fields of security, freedom and justice, has confirmed that the launch date for EES has not yet been set, and that a timetable will be communicated in the coming months.
Impact on the operationalization of ETIAS
The delay of the SEA has also led to the postponement of the implementation of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), originally scheduled for November of this year. ETIAS has been pushed back to 2024, and the date of its launch is not yet known.
Complementarity between SEA and ETIAS
ETIAS also postponed to 2024is a travel authorization system for visa-exempt third-country nationals. It aims to strengthen the EU's internal security by pre-checking travelers' information before their arrival. EES and ETIAS are complementary: EES will record entry and exit data for third-country nationals, while ETIAS will assess potential risks before their arrival.
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: An exceptional event
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games, dubbed "Paris 2024", will be a global sporting gathering celebrated in the French capital between July 26 and August 11, 2024. This prestigious event will mark the centenary of the 1924 Olympic Games being held in Paris, offering a unique opportunity to highlight the city's cultural and historical wealth.
More than 200 countries will take part in Paris 2024, with around 11,000 athletes competing in 33 sports and 339 events. The competitions will take place at various venues across the Paris region, including the Stade de France, the Parc des Princes, the Seine Musicale and the Vélodrome National. Some emblematic sites will also be hosting events, such as the Eiffel Tower for the triathlon and marathon, or the Champs-Élysées for the road cycling events.
In addition to the sporting competitions, Paris 2024 will be focusing on sustainable development and the legacy of the Games. The organizers plan to use existing or temporary infrastructures to minimize environmental impact. In addition, actions to promote social inclusion, education and culture will be put in place, to leave a positive legacy for future generations.
The Paralympic Games will follow the Olympic Games, taking place from August 28 to September 8, 2024. These Games will bring together around 4,400 Paralympic athletes from 160 countries, competing in 22 sports and 539 events. The organization of these two back-to-back events testifies to the commitment of Paris and the International Olympic Committee to equal opportunities and the recognition of the sporting skills of all athletes.
