Portugal and Italy do not suspend controversial EU border checks after earlier reports suggested they might follow Greece’s approach. Coverage says the dispute centers on the Entry-Exit System (EES), an EU mechanism intended to streamline border processing but which has also led to long queues and delays for travellers, including British passengers. The reports referenced this week indicate that some countries were considering pausing or altering the EES requirements in response to operational problems and congestion at border points. Greece has reportedly already moved toward suspension, prompting speculation that Portugal and Italy would take similar action. However, the latest reporting states that Portugal and Italy refuse to suspend the checks. As a result, the EES-related procedures continue to operate in those countries, and travellers may still experience extended waiting times at border crossings. The accounts emphasize the ongoing disagreement over how the EES should be implemented and whether adjustments are needed while systems stabilize, but do not provide details on specific alternative measures Portugal and Italy might adopt instead.
Portugal and Italy refuse to suspend EU border checks despite travel delays
Portugal and Italy do not suspend controversial EU border checks after earlier reports suggested they might follow Greece’s approach. Coverage says the dispute centers on the Entry-Exit System (EES),...
- Portugal and Italy do not suspend the EU border checks in question.
- The checks relate to the EU Entry-Exit System (EES).
- Earlier reports suggested Portugal and Italy might follow Greece in suspending EES rules.
- The EES implementation has led to travel disruption and long queues, including for British travellers.
- Greece is described as having moved to suspend the EES approach, prompting speculation about other countries.
Reports earlier this week suggested the two nations would follow in the footsteps of Greece in suspending the new Entry-Exit System (EES) rules.
3 months agoReports earlier this week suggested the two nations would follow in the footsteps of Greece in suspending the new Entry-Exit System (EES) rules.
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