European Union migration chief Magnus Brunner has pledged increased efforts to address issues with the bloc's new border check system, the EES. Aviation industry leaders had warned of up to five-hour delays, urging immediate EU intervention. Brunner, however, suggested other factors like staffing shortages might be contributing to the disruptions, while highlighting the system's success in preventing entry for over 44,000 individuals since its October 2025 rollout.

Hours-long queues and half full departure flights threatens summer chaos for travellers

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday there was "still quite a lot of work to do" to resolve issues with a new border check system blamed for severely disrupting European air…