The European Union has fully implemented its Entry/Exit System (EES), introducing mandatory digital registration for non-EU travelers entering the Schengen Area. After months of testing, the system has recorded over 45 million crossings and 24,000 denied entries, including hundreds flagged as security threats. While officials say the system improves security and operates efficiently, with average waits of about 70 seconds, some countries have faced technical challenges. Portugal, in particular, experienced major disruptions, including hours-long queues at Lisbon Airport. Authorities may temporarily suspend biometric data collection during peak periods, such as summer, to avoid excessive delays. Material taken from https://www.dn.pt