The European Union is delaying the next phase of its new pre-authorisation travel system, which includes a €20 fee, according to reports citing EU sources. The delay is linked to technical issues with the system and to longer-than-expected queues at EU border crossings related to the European Entry/Exit System (EES), sources said. The move means the planned rollout of the subsequent stage does not proceed on the original timetable, while authorities address the reported IT problems and assess operational conditions at borders. Coverage indicates that the delay follows difficulties encountered during the introduction and implementation of related border technology, which has affected processing times. As a result, EU officials are adjusting the schedule to ensure the next phase of the pre-authorisation process can function properly and that travel screening at external borders is not further disrupted. The reported postponement affects the rollout timeline for the system rather than changing the stated existence of the authorisation requirement, with further details expected as the EU confirms updated dates.