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Part of situation: EU EES implementation and Schengen delays (12 clusters)

Schengen countries delay full implementation of EU Entry/Exit System

Entry-Exit System EES biometric border checks Schengen zone border security

At least nine Schengen Area countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece, Malta, Portugal, and Switzerland, are delaying the full implementation of the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). The delay follows the expiration of a 150-day grace period on September 6.

The EES is designed to replace manual passport stamping with digital registration of biometric data, including fingerprints and facial scans, for non-EU citizens. However, the rollout has faced significant challenges, including software errors, technical instability, and a shortage of trained personnel. These issues have led to concerns regarding long queues and potential travel chaos at major airports and border crossings.

Reports indicate that the European Commission has informally permitted these delays to maintain border fluidity. While some countries like Spain have moved toward full implementation, others are requesting more time to ensure their technical infrastructure and systems, managed by eu-LISA, are functioning reliably. Industry groups, including the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Ryanair, have previously warned of potential disruptions to travel and logistics.

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European Commission · European Union · Eurostar · IATA · International Air Transport Association · Logistics UK · Ryanair · Schengen Area · eu-LISA

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EU suspends EES border checks across 9 countries - see the full list of destinations [www.clydebankpost.co.uk]
Важна вест за Македонците кои патуваат во ЕУ: Девет земји го одложија EES [utro.mk]
Birçok ülke EES’ye geçişi erteledi: Avrupa’nın yeni Schengen sistemi tökezledi | Turizm Ajansı | Turizm Haberleri | Turizm Gazetesi [www.turizmajansi.com]
Završeno je sa putovanjima kakva smo znali? Novi sistem ulaska u EU već izaziva kolaps! VIDEO [www.bl-portal.com]
EES СЕ СОOЧУВА СО НОВ ПРОБЛЕМ: Девет шенгенски земји ја одложуваат целосната примена на новите гранични проверки! [prv.mk]
Девет земји од ЕУ го одложуваат целосното спроведување на ЕЕС системот за влез/излез - Рацин. мк [racin.mk]
Kontrollet me gjurmë gishtash në kufi, 9 vende europiane shtyjnë zbatimin [www.shqipmedia.com]
EU lets 9 Schengen countries delay full EES biometric checks [www.europesays.com]
Controversial border checks delayed in nine Stansted Airport destinations [www.saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk]
(VIDEO) HAOS NA GRANICAMA EU Zašto Italija, Njemačka i još 7 država odlažu skeniranje otisaka i lica putnika [srpskainfo.com]
Use breathing space provided by EES suspension to ensure system works, says Logistics UK [www.multimodal.org.uk]
Njemačka i još osam zemalja odložile punu primjenu EES-a: Šta to znači za putnike [dunav.at]
Avrupa seyahatinde sürpriz erteleme: 9 ülke yeni giriş-çıkış sistemini askıya aldı [www.gazetebirlik.com]
EU Delays Border Checks Again in Nine Schengen Countries [worldstockmarket.net]
‘Pretty shambolic’: new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers [rocketnews.com]
EU changes course on EES as nine countries further delay biometric checks [euroweeklynews.com]
Νέοι έλεγχοι σε αεροδρόμια: Ελλάδα και οκτώ χώρες αναβάλλουν ξανά την εφαρμογή τους [www.protagon.gr]
Devet evropskih zemalja kasni sa primenom EES sistema kontrole granica [biznis.rs]
EU lets 9 Schengen countries delay full EES biometric checks [www.biometricupdate.com]
Devet država Evrope odlaže nova pravila na granicama: Evo šta tačno zastoj EES-a znači za građane Srbije [mondo.rs]
EU delays post-Brexit border checks in nine countries after airport chaos [uk.news.yahoo.com]