The European Union has announced plans to deport visitors who refuse to carry Bill Gates’ digital passport when they enter the bloc.
The automated border control system, known as the Entry-Exit System (“EES”), collects biometric data including fingerprints, facial images, and the date and place of entry and exit.
Expose-news.com reports: Biometric registration will be needed on first use, with subsequent visits requiring only one of the biometric checks – practically, facial biometrics will be used.
The EES is expected to launch on 10 November 2024, affecting British travellers to the EU and Schengen countries.
This comes as new biometric ID cards were rolled out across Europe this week with EU member states updating their national credentials in line with regulations requiring eID. The biometric ID cards have a QR code containing the citizen’s number and have chips embedded containing biometric details such as two fingerprints. The cards serve as travel documents within the EU, meaning no passports are required.
Meanwhile, in response to a rise in gang-related violence and cross-border criminal activities, the Danish government has confirmed plans to implement a facial recognition system for police to use in the investigation of crimes. It is claimed facial recognition will be used by police in the investigation of “serious crimes.”
While the EU and EU countries roll out biometric digital IDs and facial recognition across various public services, including border control, US authorities continue to push for access to EU member states’ biometric databases to conduct traveller screening as part of its “visa-free travel regime.”
The US wants all countries participating in the US Visa Waiver Programme (“VWP”) to sign the Enhanced Border Security Partnership (“EBSP”) agreement by 2027.
Alongside the International Biometric Information Sharing Program (“IBIS”), EBSP is designed to gain access to national biometric databases to authenticate travellers’ identities. The EBSP would require direct connections between the biometric databases of participating states and the US’ IDENT/HART system.
However, Biometric Update reported on Wednesday that EU-US negotiations on EBSP have stalled as the EU and its member states are still in the dark about the US’ intentions.
We can guess what the intentions are, and they’re not only the intentions of the US. They are attempting to consolidate our biometric data into a global database that is accessible to whoever they choose; to make it accessible to and to be used for whatever reason they choose, without our consent. And whoever has control over or has access to our data can manipulate and control us.
