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New EU border system triples times to get through passport control for UK

Boss of Rome’s main airport says aspects of the system need to be fixed ‘urgently’

The Independent UK

EU border chaos feared at Dover crossing as busiest summer weekend looms

British domestic holidays are being pushed to their highest levels since Covid

The Guardian - UK

How to navigate the long entry-exit system queues if you have a disability

What to know about the new biometric data collection at the EU borders if you have limited mobility, are injured or have a disability

The Independent UK

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‘Serious concern’: Nine European countries urge EU to ease Entry/Exit System border checks

Airports and airlines have also joined the chorus of criticism, once again warning of the disruption caused by the Entry/Exit System (EES).

Euronews

ETIAS: After EES chaos, will Europe’s new €20 travel authorisation system be delayed?

According to a report in the Financial Times, the EU is set to delay the launch of the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until 2027.

Euronews

EU rejects suspending biometric border controls despite 20 ‘difficult spots’

Officials admit new post-Brexit EES system is ‘not perfect’, as airports and airlines voice fears over delays

The Guardian - UK

EU airport boss blames EES design for long border queues

The boss of Rome Fiumicino claims that EES was developed with limited input from airport operators

The Independent UK

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European Union vows more support to resolve new border check woes after airlines warning

European Union migration chief Magnus Brunner has pledged increased efforts to address issues with the bloc's new border check system, the EES. Aviation industry leaders had warned of up to five-hour delays, urging immediate EU intervention. Brunner, however, suggested other factors like staffing shortages might be contributing to the disruptions,…

The Economic Times

‘Very worried’: Rome airports could suspend new EES border checks over fears of summer travel chaos

There have already been calls to put the system on hold and airports requiring extra security to manage queues.

Euronews

‘Stop pretending’ EU entry-exit system is working, top European aviation head demands

‘This is about showing respect and decency for those who chose to travel to the EU,’ said Stefan Schulte

The Independent UK

Ryanair passengers stranded in Greece after 'border control delays'

Ryanair blamed border delays for the disruption, while Athens International Airport said congestion was caused by ‘additional processing requirements’

Evening Standard

EU entry-exit system could be temporarily suspended in ‘worst-case’ scenarios

If border queues become too long, countries can opt to suspend the new EES system – but only for this summer

The Independent UK

AESC and Prevalon Energy Sign 10+ GWh Strategic Supply Agreement to Support Global Energy Storage Growth

SHANGHAI, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AESC, a global leader in high-performance batteries and energy storage systems, and Prevalon Energy, a Mitsubishi Power Americas and EES joint venture, announced a strategic supply agreement.Under the agreement, AESC will supply battery cells and modules utilized within the Prevalon Energy Storage Platform, supporting…

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Europe’s chaotic Entry/Exit System could take up to two years to stabilise, EU official warns

Two months after Europe’s new biometric border checks launched, long queues and inconsistent procedures continue to frustrate travellers. Now, a Frontex official has warned that the troubled Entry/Exit System could take up to two years to fully stabilise.

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How travellers can check the number of days they are allowed to stay in Europe using the new EES online tool

A new EU online tool allows non-EU nationals to check their remaining authorised stay in EES countries. Travellers can calculate eligible days and verify entry permission before or during their trip. The service helps visitors plan short stays and avoid overstaying under new immigration rules.

The Times of India

Europe airport chaos: UK travellers asked to arrive 3 hours early as border checks cause delays

Passengers travelling between the UK and several European destinations are facing delays because of the European Union's Entry Exit System (EES), a new border management scheme that requires non-EU travellers to register biometric data, including fingerprints, when entering participating countries.

The Independent UK

Dover debacle shows the entry-exit system needs a tailor-made British solution

The Man Who Pays His Way: The fundamental problem of EES is that it was never designed to contend with the British

International Business Times UK

EU's New Digital Border System: Thousands Denied Entry After It Tracks Overstays and Visa Violations Automatically

The EU's new digital border system, operational since April 2026, is causing travel disruptions and debate as it tracks non-EU travellers' stays

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The Independent UK

British travellers face EES frontier roulette this summer

In the latest Travel Insider newsletter, Simon Calder asks whether the shambolic roll-out of the EU entry-exit system could cause problems when Etias is introduced?

International Business Times UK

New EU Entry-exit System Creates 'Nightmare' Lines with Flights Being missed Up and Down Europe.

The new EES system has plunged European airports into chaos with long lines being reported and some countries delaying the introduction of EES until months later.

The Independent UK

Athens faces showdown with EU as Greece drops biometrics for British visitors

Exclusive: European Commission says ‘blanket exemption for national of specific third countries’ is not part of the plan

The Guardian - UK

Can Europe avoid a summer of holiday flight and cross-Channel travel chaos?

Passengers face risk of cancellations due to fuel shortages – and long airport queues due to EU entry-exit system

The Guardian - UK

New EU entry-exit system causing up to three-hour delays, say airports

Airport body has asked for power to suspend EES checks requiring personal information and biometrics

The Independent UK

Simon Calder answers your EU entry-exit system questions – from queues to what happens if you miss your flight

ASK ME ANYTHING: Travel expert Simon Calder answers readers’ questions on the EES rollout – from delays and missed flights to passenger rights, queues and what travellers can expect this summer

Euronews

‘A systemic failure’: How the new Entry/Exit System (EES) brought chaos to EU border control

Airlines group calls on the European Commission to allow for the ‘full and partial suspension’ of EES until the end of summer ‘where necessary’.

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