Schengen Area

Travel News

‘A systemic failure’: EES brings travel chaos to EU border control

Airlines group calls on the European Commission to allow for the ‘full and partial suspension’ of EES until the end of summer ‘where necessary’.

14/04/2026

Travel News

DiscoverEU initiative returns with 40,000 passes for young travellers

Ten of thousands of young Europeans can unlock destinations that showcase the continent’s architecture, fine art, cuisines and more.

08/04/2026

Travel News

Europe’s Entry/Exit System: What to know about all the EES changes

The new EES system is fully operational from today and could help significantly modernise EU control systems – but travellers should expect a few initial hiccups.

06/04/2026

Travel News

Fears of summer travel chaos if EES rollout goes ahead

Airline groups say immediate action is required to combat 'chronic border control understaffing' and 'unresolved technology issues'.

24/02/2026

Switzerland

Switzerland to vote on proposal to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland will vote on capping its population at 10 million by 2050, a right-wing Swiss People's Party plan that pits immigration limits against labour needs.

12/02/2026

Travel News

Everything travellers need to know about the EU's Entry/Exit System

Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points.

02/02/2026

Serbia

Western Balkan lorry drivers blockade EU borders over visa curbs

Lorry drivers from four Western Balkan countries blocked more than 20 EU border crossings to protest Schengen travel restrictions. The blockade causes €100 million daily export losses, according to officials.

27/01/2026

Travel News

EES rollout leaves passengers waiting up to 3 hours at airports

A new report said the disruption at borders reflects the combination of several operational issues with the deployment of the EES.

19/12/2025

Moments

Can travel insurance cover me if EES delays make me miss a flight?

Although not common, air passengers have experienced missed connections due to lengthy processing times at EU borders.

15/12/2025

Travel News

New EES border checks for tourists paused at Dover

The digital border system was due to come into force at the Port of Dover for tourist traffic on Saturday, 1 November.

03/11/2025

Travel News

Where will the first EES land border checks come into effect?

EES border checks will be introduced gradually for Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel travellers.

05/09/2025

Europeans' Stories

The Schengen Agreement turns 40. Can its raison d'être survive?

The Schengen Agreement has just turned 40 with more doubts than certainties. Almost half of its members have reinstated temporary controls along its internal borders. Is this the end of the Schengen vision of open borders within Europe? We travelled to the Poland/German border to try to find out.

23/07/2025

Europe News

Lion's share of tripled EU migration budget aimed at border management

The newly proposed EU long-term budget prioritises border management, seeking to make entry by migrants harder, over support for asylum and reception processes. Rights groups accuse the EU of exposing migrants to human rights abuses.

18/07/2025

Travel News

Everything travellers need to know about the EU's ETIAS scheme

The ETIAS will require visa-exempt travellers from non-EU countries, including the UK, to obtain authorisation before short stays in the Schengen Area.

14/03/2025

Europe News

EU entry/exit system: What are the consequences for travellers?

The upcoming launch of the EU's digital border management system, scheduled for this autumn, raises concerns regarding data protection, asylum law and the rights of children.

06/03/2025

Europe News

Romania and Bulgaria celebrate full Schengen membership

Ceremonies were held at Romania and Bulgaria's borders to celebrate becoming fully fledged members of the Schengen Area.

01/01/2025