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Schengen countries
Coverage of Schengen countries in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Nightmare’ queues and missed flights: readers report turbulent start to EU entry-exit system
Travelers faced long queues, non-functional kiosks, and limited staff at airports under the new EU entry-exit system (EES), causing missed flights and delays. The system, introduced in October 2025, became effective in Schengen countries, including Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.