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- The European Union's entry-exit system (EES) faces challenges days before its rollout on April 10, 2026, as France and other Schengen states are not fully prepared, risking delays and continued passport stamping, and increasing border-resource needs.
- The European Commission says EES identifies overstays and criminals, though cross-border technical issues persist.
- European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is delayed, with launch unlikely before late 2026, per the Commission.
