EU Commission Still Hoping Malta Will Catch up on the EES Implementation Preparations

EU Commission Still Hoping Malta Will Catch up on the EES Implementation Preparations

Key Takeaways

1. The EU Commission is still hopeful that Malta will be ready to implement the EES system on time.
2. There is no information regarding a manual EES system being launched as an alternative.
3. The EES operation date is likely to be postponed by over a month, to November 10 or 17.

The EU Commission remains optimistic about Malta implementing the upcoming Entry/Exit System (EES) in the fall of 2024, along with other Schengen Area Member States.

Despite reports that Malta might implement an alternative manual system due to delays in EES preparations, EU Commission spokesperson Christian Wigand told Schengen.News that Malta is working closely with the EU to be ready for the system's timely operation.

"Member States are working towards the implementation of the Entry/Exit System. The Commission is in close cooperation with all Member States, including Malta, to ensure that they will be ready for the EES entry into operation in the autumn of 2024."
— Christian Wigand, European Commission Spokesperson

Previously, Maltese politician and EU Parliament member Peter Agius expressed concerns that Malta would not be able to implement the EES at its borders by October. He indicated that the EU and Malta were working on an alternative system to be used until the EES is ready.

While the EU Commission insists on working closely with Malta for timely EES implementation, it hasn't denied that Malta struggled with initial preparations. Discussions are ongoing to ensure Malta can operate the EES from day one as per the EES Regulation. The Commission continues to support Malta as the start date approaches.

The Maltese government admitted in early June that they were behind on EES preparations, citing a lack of interest from companies in the initial tender for system implementation at its borders.

The EES launch has been postponed from the planned date of October 6 to November 10, and it might even be delayed further to November 17. The delay is reportedly due to several countries, including Malta, not being ready to implement the system on time.

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