EU home affairs ministers have agreed on a phased rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) to track non-EU travelers in the Schengen zone, with full implementation expected after a six-month transition. The European Parliament must finalize its stance before the regulation is enacted. The roadmap also includes the Eurodac biometric database (June 2026) and the ETIAS travel authorization (late 2026), ensuring enhanced border control and security across Europe.