Updates

eu-LISA has published a new Research and Technology Monitoring report on the state of play of energy efficiency in data centres, offering an accessible overview of how digital infrastructure across the European Union is evolving to meet sustainability goals. As demand for digital services continues to grow, improving the energy performance of data centres has become a key priority for...

Today marks the completion of the progressive roll-out of the Entry/Exit System (EES) across the Schengen Area. As of 10 April 2026, all Schengen countries have deployed the system at their external borders, concluding a coordinated 180-day implementation phase following its entry into operation in October 2025. This milestone represents the delivery of one of the EU’s most complex IT...

The EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security has published a new policy brief on the independent evaluation of biometric technologies in the European Union, highlighting the need to strengthen EU-level capabilities to ensure accuracy, transparency and trust in the use of such systems. The work was coordinated by eu-LISA. Biometric technologies, including facial recognition and fingerprint systems, are increasingly used...

On 18 March 2026, eu-LISA’s Management Board met online to review progress across the Agency’s activities and address key strategic, operational and governance matters. Key milestones advancing EU migration and border management systems Members were updated by the Chairs of the Advisory Groups on progress across all large-scale IT systems under eu-LISA’s management. Discussions covered the state of implementation of...