Delays from new EU border system may not ‘stabilise’ for two years, official says
Passengers queue at passport control at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport after the introduction of the European digital border control system. Photograph: Anadolu/GettyView image in fullscreenPassengers queue at passport control at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport after the introduction of the European digital border control system. If a person is visiting the EU again, they don’t have to go through the same process, so they can have a more fast track of entry.”The EES was first introduced last October, before being rolled out in full on 10 April.
- ▪Passengers queue at passport control at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport after the introduction of the European digital border control system.
- ▪Photograph: Anadolu/GettyView image in fullscreenPassengers queue at passport control at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport after the introduction of the European digital border control system.
- ▪If a person is visiting the EU again, they don’t have to go through the same process, so they can have a more fast track of entry.”The EES was first introduced last October, before being rolled out in full on 10 April.
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Passengers queue at passport control at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport after the introduction of the European digital border control system. Photograph: Anadolu/GettyView image in fullscreenPassengers queue at passport control at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport after the introduction of the European digital border control system. Photograph: Anadolu/GettyTravel & leisureDelays from new EU border system may not ‘stabilise’ for two years, official saysFears that EES checks requiring personal information and biometrics will cause summer of travel chaos in Europe Business live – latest updates Lauren AlmeidaTue 9 Jun 2026 09.28 EDTFirst published on Tue 9 Jun 2026 07.58 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe new EU border system that has triggered hours-long delays at big airports may not…
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