Industry experts are concerned the removal of the Entry/Exit System’s temporary flexibilities will see border chaos return.
Euronews – On Sunday 6 September, the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) emergency flexibility measures will come to an end.
The biometric system became fully operational across participating European borders on 10 April 2026, following a progressive rollout that began in October 2025. However, European authorities have had a vital safety valve available during the transition.
Under EU rules, countries have been permitted to temporarily suspend the collection of biometric information at individual border crossings when passenger volumes become so high that waiting times become excessive.
From 6 September, that temporary period is expected to expire, meaning airports and border authorities will have less flexibility to ease biometric requirements simply because passport control areas have become overwhelmed.
