EU Entry/Exit System (EES) implementation and operational challenges
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Novi evropski granični sistem funkcioniše tako što se isključuje kada je preopterećen
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Airports Council International Europe warned the European Commission about operational consequences and requested a suspension.
On July 1, 2026, Airports Council International Europe sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding the Entry/Exit System (EES). The organization warned that the implementation of the EES causes serious operational consequences.
In the communication, the council requested that the system be suspended until at least the end of August.
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The EES came into full force.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) was implemented through a gradual introduction starting in October, eventually reaching full force on April 10.
According to the Belgian federal police, all passengers are registered in the EES, with travel document data being entered into the system. The police emphasized that maintaining the security of border controls and ensuring compliance with European regulations are their absolute priorities.
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The ETIAS was originally intended to launch in 2021.
The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) was originally intended to launch in 2021. Although there were plans for a launch later that same year, the system has since been delayed until 2027.
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The EES was gradually introduced in October.
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