Reports have spread that Italy may suspend its new biometric border checks over the summer following long queues and chaotic scenes at airports. Here's what the Italian government has actually said.
Clare Speak - clare.speak@thelocal.com
Updated: Tue 9 Jun 2026 17:17 CET
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There were reports that inconsistent application of the rules created chaos and frustration as Italy rolled out the EES system. Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP
Reports have spread that Italy may suspend its new biometric border checks over the summer following long queues and chaotic scenes at airports. Here's what the Italian government has actually said.
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