The upcoming implementation of new EU border controls, set to begin in October, has raised concerns about potential travel disruptions and civil unrest. Non-EU passport holders, including UK nationals, will be required to have their fingerprints and photographs taken before entering the European Union. French officials have warned that these new e-gates could lead to significant delays and disturb public order. Major Channel crossing points, such as Eurostar, Eurotunnel, and the Port of Dover, are preparing for the changes, with millions of pounds being spent on the new automated border IT system.
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🚨 NEW: Eurostar, Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover are forced to spend millions of pounds preparing for the new EU Entry/Exit scheme, where all visitors to the EU will have to have fingerprints and photos taken [KatyAustinNews]
Eurostar and Dover prepare for new EU fingerprint travel rules https://t.co/YyYnaJAdWH
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Preparations are under way at major Channel crossing points for a new automated European Union (EU) border IT system due to start this October, despite fears of queue chaos for holidaymakers. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/qsV3MspVo2
More hassle for UK holidaymakers as French minister warns new EU e-gates that will require Brit nationals to have their photograph and fingerprints taken before entering bloc will 'disturb public order' https://t.co/ju9WQwecJn https://t.co/rYkyGZMoPq
✈️ New e-gates could spark delays and civil unrest, warns French politician https://t.co/iW3kGCzz8H
"French warn of civil unrest as new EU border controls loom "Non-EU passport holders will be required to have their fingerprints and picture taken when going to Europe, raising fears of travel chaos" https://t.co/zOJg5XjGkv