Five years after the UK formally left the European Union, the effects are visible across trade, migration, travel, laws and public finances. Here is a clear look at what has changed, with a closer focus on what it means at the border.
The EU is preparing two new border systems, ETIAS and the Entry/Exit System (EES). They are often confused, so here is a clear breakdown of how the two differ.
The EU is preparing two new border systems, ETIAS and the EES, and they are easy to mix up. This guide breaks down why each exists, how they work, and when they apply, so you know exactly what to do before and during your trip.
The EU is rolling out two new border systems, ETIAS and the EES, and they are often confused. This guide explains why each exists, how they work and when they apply, so visa-free travellers know what to expect.
At their annual forum in Budva, EU and Western Balkans ministers reaffirmed close cooperation on organised crime, migration and digital justice. Visa alignment, EES and ETIAS were high on the agenda.
Meeting in Budva in October 2024, EU and Western Balkan ministers reaffirmed close cooperation on justice and home affairs, from fighting trafficking to aligning visa policies and preparing for the EES and ETIAS.
Meeting in Luxembourg on 13 June 2024, EU home affairs ministers moved the new migration and asylum pact from the negotiating table toward real-world delivery, while keeping an eye on the looming launch of the EES and ETIAS border systems.
As the summer season gets under way, the travel industry and the UK government are urging holidaymakers to check official advice, take out suitable insurance, and look ahead to the EU's upcoming border changes. Here is what travellers should keep in mind.
After years of preparation, the EU's two new border-management systems — EES and ETIAS — were moving closer to launch in early 2024. Here is how airlines expected the changes to affect document checks, and what they mean for travellers.
Meeting in Luxembourg on 19-20 October 2023, EU ministers weighed the internal-security implications of the Middle East crisis alongside the migration pact talks and endorsed a new timetable for Europe's digital border systems.