FT‘It’s whack-a-mole’: how Europe’s smart border melted down
- Europe's automated "smart border" system, particularly the Entry/Exit System (EES), was intended to enhance security, track overstays, and streamline travel for non-EU citizens by replacing manual passport stamps with biometric registration.
- However, the system's implementation has led to significant operational issues, with reports of two-to-three-hour waiting times at airport border controls across Europe, some extending to five hours, resulting in missed flights and substantial rebooking fees.
Financial Times
