French government reports no major congestion from new EES passport checks
France’s Interior Ministry has defended the implementation of the European Entry/Exit System, stating that travel operations remain efficient despite concerns regarding the new biometric passport requirements.
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The French Interior Ministry has stated that the implementation of the European Entry/Exit System (EES) has resulted in no major congestion across the country. Following ongoing controversy and reports of travel delays, the government emphasised that the biometric passport checks are essential to protect European citizens on a daily basis. According to The Local, officials have maintained that France is currently adopting a pragmatic approach to the rollout of the new system. The ministry’s assessment comes amid broader public scrutiny concerning the impact of these security measures on border traffic and transit times for international travellers entering the nation.
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