ItalyThe article discusses concerns raised by Italian police officers regarding the new European Entry/Exit System (EES), which has been gradually implemented since October 2025 and became fully operational in April 2026. According to Stefano Paoloni, head of the Sindacato Autonomo di Polizia (SAP), the system can handle only between 30% and 50% of passenger flows during peak times at border checkpoints, leading to delays and increased pressure on airports such as Fiumicino, Malpensa, Pisa, and Verona. The system replaces traditional passport stamps with digital records, including biometric data for travelers from outside the Schengen Area. While the European Commission claims the automated process will reduce entry times to around 10–15 minutes once fully operational, operators argue that the biometric checks are slowing down controls, especially during summer traffic peaks. The sector has requested temporary suspension of these checks, but the EU Commission has not agreed to this request. Instead, they have allowed individual member states to temporarily suspend biometric data collection during the summer of 2026 if needed to ensure smooth passenger flow.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives: the European Commission’s confidence in the EES system and the concerns raised by Italian police officers and airport authorities. It does not take a clear ideological stance but reports on the technical challenges and differing assessments of the system’s效能.
