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Nine EU countries further delay EES border checks

Holiday hotspots including France and Greece plead for more time to implement changes in busy airports

The Guardian - UK

Travel industry piles pressure on EU as ‘shambolic’ EES rollout sparks fresh fears of border chaos

The EU’s Entry/Exit System is facing fresh pressure after emergency measures designed to prevent border chaos expired, with major travel companies warning that passengers could once again face lengthy queues and missed flights.

Euronews

EU entry-exit system has been a ‘shambles’, Ryanair chief says

Since its launch, the EES caused disruption for some travellers, with some even missing flights due to the long queues

The Independent UK

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Countries are no longer allowed to suspend EES in peak times – how will this affect travellers?

Countries will no longer be able to suspend the entry/exit system during busy travel periods

The Independent UK

Travelling to Europe? EES border checks are changing from 6 September

Industry experts are concerned the removal of the Entry/Exit System’s temporary flexibilities will see border chaos return.

Euronews

‘Pretty shambolic’: new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers

Britons report that EES digital entry and exit system has led to frustration, visa mix-ups and long queues

The Guardian - UK

How to save on your autumn holiday, from the best travel dates to most affordable destinations

KAYAK reveals the best-value destinations and travel dates for an autumn escape, plus where to go if you want to avoid border queues as the EES rolls out across Europe.

Euronews

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Europe’s new border system is causing huge airport queues as EES wait times double

The EU’s new biometric border system is causing waits of up to two hours at major airports, with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Munich among the hubs reporting the biggest delays.

Euronews

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

‘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

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The Independent 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 Economic Times

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,…

Euronews

‘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.

The Independent UK

‘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

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Evening Standard

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’

The Independent UK

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

AAP

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…

Euronews

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.

The Economic Times

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

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