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EU's New Entry System Requires Biometric Data, May Cause Delays

4/10/2026

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EU Implements EES

The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) will be fully operational and require biometric data from non-EU travelers, including UK citizens.
The system aims to enhance security and streamline travel across 29 Schengen countries.
Delays and long queues have been reported at airports and could worsen during holiday seasons.
Eurotunnel and Eurostar are gradually implementing the EES, Dover has created processing areas, and the European Commission may suspend EES checks during peak times to ease congestion.

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Zelensky Urges EU Reintegration

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, urged the United Kingdom to rejoin the European Union to strengthen Europe’s security against Russia.
In a social media post, Zelensky said the United Kingdom, Ukraine, and Turkey have military strength that surpasses Russia's.
He warned that if the U.S. withdraws from NATO, Europe’s security would rely on the EU, and integrating UK, Ukraine, and Turkey would help secure land, air, and sea control.

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EU Implements EES

The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) will be fully operational and require biometric data from non-EU travelers, including UK citizens.
The system aims to enhance security and streamline travel across 29 Schengen countries.
Delays and long queues have been reported at airports and could worsen during holiday seasons.
Eurotunnel and Eurostar are gradually implementing the EES, Dover has created processing areas, and the European Commission may suspend EES checks during peak times to ease congestion.

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