Australians travelling to Europe are reporting lengthy waits at border points, with some queues lasting around six hours during the summer travel period. Multiple outlets report that the delays are linked to the EU’s Entry/Exit System, an automated digital border management tool introduced in April ahead of the northern summer tourist peak. The system is designed to record entry and exit information for third-country travellers, adding new steps to border processing. Travellers described the practical impact of the congestion, including the need to bring food and water while waiting. While sources focus on travellers’ experiences of queue lengths during the summer rush, they also note that the system’s rollout timing coincides with increased travel demand. The reporting does not attribute the delays to specific causes beyond the implementation and processing demands associated with the Entry/Exit System, and it does not provide official figures from EU agencies. Overall, the articles portray the Entry/Exit System’s April launch as occurring just before the busiest season, contributing to extended waits at some European border locations for Australians going on holiday or travel.