Entry-Exit System

The European Union's new digital Entry-Exit System (EES) is currently causing substantial delays for non-EU nationals at several major European airports. Reports indicate that travelers are facing queues of up to three hours at border checks in countries including Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Greece. Airport officials, such as the boss of Berlin Airport, have warned that these delays are 'not bearable' and could significantly impact summer travel. The EES is a digital system designed to register travelers from outside the EU by recording their entry and exit dates, fingerprints, and facial images. Its implementation appears to be encountering significant teething problems, leading to the current disruptions and raising concerns about its readiness and efficiency for handling passenger volumes, particularly during peak travel seasons.