ETIAS Faces an Uncertain Path to Its Late-2026 Launch
ETIAS is still set to launch at the end of 2026, yet data protection concerns, questions over AI and a live court case are clouding the timeline.
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What 2026 Means for Travel Policy and Regulation
As 2026 opens, the pace of change in travel policy and regulation shows no sign of slowing. Here is a clear explainer of what the year holds, with the EU's Entry/Exit System and ETIAS at the centre of the picture.
‘Disproportionate and Unjustified’: Travel Industry Pushes Back on the €20 ETIAS Fee
Europe's leading aviation and tourism associations have criticised the proposed increase in the ETIAS fee from €7 to €20, calling it disproportionate and poorly justified. They want the European Commission to publish a clear cost breakdown before the charge is confirmed.
Europe's Tourism Coalition Pushes Back on the Proposed €20 ETIAS Fee
Europe's travel and tourism sector has pushed back on the European Commission's proposal to nearly triple the ETIAS fee from €7 to €20, calling it disproportionate and poorly justified. Here is what the industry is asking for.
Why the EU Ethics Body Matters for Transparency and Public Trust
The EU set up an independent ethics body in May 2024 to introduce common ethical standards across its institutions. Here is what it does and why it matters for transparency and trust.