The European Union files a lawsuit against IBM, Atos and Leonardo over delays in delivering its biometric Entry/Exit border system, the project responsible for managing cross-border entry and exit records. Several outlets report that the troubled rollout has been accompanied by significant disruption for travellers, including long queues after the system’s launch.
EU-LISA, the EU agency responsible for large-scale IT systems used in border management and security, is described as bringing the case. Coverage notes that the dispute centers on missed deadlines and system-development glitches, with the Times of India and others saying EU-LISA argues the system is still operational across Europe.
Outlets differ mainly in emphasis. Some lead with the passenger impact and queues, while others foreground the legal action and the companies named as part of the consortium. The Financial Times and outlets referencing it situate the lawsuit as being filed in Estonia and tied to repeated delays over multiple years, while The Times of India adds detail about EU-LISA’s position that the system works despite the lawsuit.
