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Von der Leyen admits ‘technical problems’ with new EU airport border checks
The EU’s new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) for airport border checks is experiencing technical problems, causing delays and operational disruptions at major airports. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged the issues, and aviation industry groups have criticized the system for long queues and missed flights during peak travel periods.
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