A recent post-Brexit agreement allows Britons to use electronic passport gates (e-gates) across the EU, but this change is part of a broader reform, the Entry/Exit System (EES), which has been in the works for years and is not solely due to the UK’s negotiations. While the UK government highlights this as a significant win, critics argue that the deal mainly clarifies existing conditions for e-gate access without changing individual member states’ discretion over implementation. The EES is expected to begin rolling out in October 2025, pending readiness from key EU countries.
