Portugal and Italy keep digital border checks for British nationals
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Updated · BBC.com · May 7
Portugal and Italy keep digital border checks for British nationals
10 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 7
The European Commission said both countries confirmed they will not exempt any nationality under the EU Entry-Exit System, despite reports they might follow Greece.
The fingerprint and facial-scan regime has caused long queues at airports, with more than 100 EasyJet passengers missing a Milan Linate-Manchester flight last month.
Brussels says only short, exceptional suspensions at specific crossings are allowed, while Greece's effective pause for Britons is under scrutiny before the summer travel peak.
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