First statistics on the EES published

Digitalization at the external borders of the Schengen Area has reached a new level, and the first official data already show a clear impact on global mobility. Highly qualified academics , expats, and international students traveling to Germany have faced altered procedures since the new IT system became fully operational. The EU agency eu-LISA presented the first quarterly statistics for the new Entry/Exit System (EES) on May 18, 2026. Although this data primarily reflects the preceding…