France warns of 'civil unrest' over new EU e-gates that will require UK holidaymakers to have their photograph and fingerprints taken before entering bloc

France has warned that 'civil unrest' could follow the implementation of strict new EU border controls requiring British holidaymakers to have their photograph and fingerprints taken before entering the bloc. 'It is a challenge and we must not get this wrong,' French transport minister Patrice Vergriete told aviation executives, warning 'serious operational problems' could create queues of tourists at airports and lead to the 'disruption' of public order. French transport minister Patrice Vergriete said he was 'worried' about the new automated border measures which are set to come into force from October British and non-EU passport holders will have to go through fingerprint checks and face scans under the new EU Entry/Exit System. Queues at the Port of Dover - one of the locations where the new border checks will be in place People queue for Eurostar train services at St Pancras International station as they make their Easter getaway in London, Britain, 29 March 2024 Each time visitors try to cross into the continent, they will have to show a facial image and provide four fingerprints One senior Government source familiar with the discussions on the new checks told the newspaper: 'The main risk is that we are in the hands of the French in those places where there is going to be disruption on UK soil.'