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General · 10 August 2026

EU considers delaying new border checks after travel disruption warnings

EU considers delaying new border checks after travel disruption warnings

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The EU is thinking about postponing the full introduction of its new Entry/Exit System to stop further complications at borders. Industry sources say a commissioner has privately confirmed checks will be paused beyond the 6 September deadline. Ryanair warned of "queue chaos" at airports like Alicante due to the system.

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