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Switzerland has formally requested greater flexibility from the EU for implementing the new EES border controls at airports, fearing infrastructure overloads. This comes as the EU insists the system won't be suspended and the related ETIAS travel scheme is reportedly delayed until 2027.
about 2 months ago · 3 sources
Travel
The busy summer travel season is under threat as Swiss and European airports warn of significant delays due to the rollout of the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES). This article examines the warnings from industry bodies, advice for travellers from Swiss airports, and the EU's response to the impending travel disruption.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
G7
As the G7 summit convenes in nearby Evian, France, Switzerland is implementing extensive security measures. This includes closing 25 border crossings in canton Geneva, deploying thousands of army and police personnel, and managing significant disruptions for residents and cross-border traffic.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Travel
The EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES) is already causing longer passenger queues at Swiss airports, prompting tourism bodies and European ports to sound the alarm over potential 'border chaos' for non-EU travellers this summer.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
National Security
The Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) issued 614 entry bans in 2025, a fourfold increase from the previous year. According to its annual report, the surge is primarily due to terrorism-related cases identified through Europol data, alongside a notable rise in bans related to espionage activities.
SWI swissinfo.ch
