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9 countries ask Brussels to ease new border checks rollout
Nine European countries, including Belgium, France, and Germany, have urged the European Commission to extend emergency flexibility for the Entry/Exit System (EES) past September 2026, citing operational difficulties. The EES allows temporary suspension of biometric data collection during congestion, but member states report technical and operational issues causing travel disruptions during the summer season.
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