The EU's new digital border system, which requires fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan, is set to be fully operational from Friday. This was the deadline for the Entry/Exit System (EES) to be active at every Schengen border crossing point in all 29 participating countries. The system was gradually introduced from October to strengthen security and ultimately make travel smoother, though some hiccups have delayed the rollout of every point. There have been long queues at some European airports and warnings that delays could be worse during busy holiday periods. What is EES, and where is it being introduced? EES is a digital system designed to track when non-EU citizens, including those from the UK, enter and leave the Schengen Area. This covers 29 European countries - mainly in the EU - where people can travel across without border controls. It includes many popular destinations for UK travellers, such as France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece. Under th...