Nine European countries call for delay of new border controls: 'We are not ready'

N1 HrvatskaIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 9010 hr. ago

Nine European countries have requested an extension of exceptional flexibility measures for the Entry/Exit System (EES), warning that the EU is not yet ready to fully implement the system. In a joint letter dated July 7th, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Switzerland informed Internal Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner that the initial months of EES implementation revealed 'significant challenges' that cannot be underestimated. While supporting the new system, these countries asked the European Commission to allow member states to continue using the built-in emergency mechanism beyond September 6, 2026, when it would otherwise expire. This mechanism allows border authorities to temporarily halt fingerprint and facial recognition data collection during exceptional circumstances to reduce congestion while still recording all entries and exits from the Schengen area. The letter also requests written guarantees from the Commission regarding this issue before current flexibility measures expire. A spokesperson for the European Commission welcomed the 'clear commitment' of these countries to full implementation of the EES and systematic data

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced view of the situation, highlighting both the concerns raised by nine European countries and the European Commission's position. It does not favor one side over the other but rather reports on the ongoing discussions and challenges related to the implementation of the

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 90): Factually accurate, reporting on nine European countries requesting an extension of the EES flexibility measures. Objectively presented, focusing on the concerns and official statements without apparent bias.