EU countries agree phased launch of Entry/Exit System, ending years of delays

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00:00European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to bring into force the entry-exit system,

00:07the bloc's automated registry for short-stay travellers.

00:12Delayed for years over technical problems and lack of preparedness, interior ministers

00:18reached an agreement in Brussels for a likely start of operations in autumn.

00:24The entry-exit system's main purpose is to modernise checks at the EU's external borders

00:30and replace the stamping of passports.

00:33It will apply to non-EU citizens who come to the bloc for visits, holidays or business

00:38trips.

00:39The collection and sharing of information in real time is meant to help authorities

00:45crack down on those who overstay their short-term visas and commit identity fraud.

00:51Cyprus and Ireland will not partake in the scheme.

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