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flag EU's new entry system causes major airport delays across Europe, prompting calls to pause rollout.

flag The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES), launched in October 2025, is causing major airport delays across Europe, with wait times reaching up to three hours due to system outages, malfunctioning kiosks, staffing shortages, and lack of a functional pre-registration app. flag Airports in France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Iceland are most affected, prompting ACI Europe to urge a pause in the rollout ahead of a planned increase to 35% of travelers on January 9, 2026, warning of safety risks and systemic chaos without urgent fixes. flag While the system aims to improve border security through biometric tracking, officials stress the need to balance security with operational efficiency.

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