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French airports call for suspension of EES rollout to avoid ‘risky’ summer travel chaos

Airline groups say immediate action is required to combat 'chronic border control understaffing' and 'unresolved technology issues'. 

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00:00The EU has delayed the full rollout of its new entry-exit system until September.
00:05The biometric border controls launched in October 2025 have caused long delays at airports and borts.
00:12Visa exempt travelers from the UK, the US and other non-EU countries must register their biometrics at kiosks.
00:20Processing times have risen up by up to 70%, with queues reaching 3 hours during peaks.
00:27Lisbon Airport suspended the EES for three months after waits hit seven hours in December.
00:34The commission cited concerns over summer travel chaos as the reason for the delay.
00:39Member states now have more flexibility to manage the transition at their borders.
00:45Some airports may still stamp passports manually in the coming months.
00:50Travel groups warn the rollout risked severe congestion and safety hazards without adjustments.
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