EU entry-exit system could be temporarily suspended in ‘worst-case’ scenarios (opens original article in a new tab)

European airports may temporarily suspend the EU biometric entry-exit system during severe queue issues, with suspensions ending in September.

• Airports in Europe may temporarily suspend the EU biometric entry-exit system (EES) during long queue scenarios
• Frontex allows member states to lift biometric registration during peak travel times as a last resort
• EES requires biometric data like fingerprints and photos upon first entry into the Schengen Area
• The temporary suspension of EES rules would end in September with no further easing planned
• The EES system is operational across all Schengen countries