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Parliament and Council have reached an agreement on gradually rolling out the Entry-Exit System (EES) at the EU’s external borders.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Parliament and Council have reached an agreement on gradually rolling out the Entry-Exit System (EES) at the EU’s external borders.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

In short: Probably walk or take your bike if you can do so.

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