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The Portuguese Council of Ministers has approved amendments to immigration and asylum laws regarding returns, balancing EU compliance requirements with concerns over detention periods and judicial oversight. While the proposal introduces positive alternatives to detention, critics highlight risks regarding the extension of detention limits and the potential impact on families.
The EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES) — which now obliges over a third of non‑EU nationals entering the Schengen area to submit extra personal and biometric data — has provoked a standoff between airports and Brussels. Airports warn of operational strain, higher costs and longer processing times amid limited staff and technical readiness; EU institutions argue the measure is necessary to improve border security, migration management and traveller rights. The dispute highlights tensions between security aims, data‑protection concerns and practical implementation challenges that could affect expats, short‑term visitors and airlines alike.
Demobilized Russian fighters could pose crime and security risks for the EU's Schengen free-movement area, northern and eastern capitals warn.
Given the island's proximity to the European Union's structure, as it is part of the Schengen Area and a member of the European Economic Area, it “will not be complicated” to conclude the accession process, with “quite rapid” negotiations expected, says the Icelandic Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The article from Liverpool Echo discusses the Entry/Exit System (EES), which is set to replace physical passport stamps for non-EU visitors traveling to Schengen Area countries, including Portugal. The EES will electronically register entries and exits of non-EU nationals and is being phased in, with full implementation expected by April 2026. Travelers may need to register biometric details, such as fingerprints and photos, upon their first entry into a Schengen country. Children under 12 will not have their fingerprints taken but may have their photos captured. The EES aims to enhance border security and track travelers to prevent overstaying and misuse of visa-free travel. The article also outlines exemptions from the EES, including certain train travelers, crew members, and nationals from specific countries like Andorra and Monaco.
After all the affirmations that hideous queues at border control gates at Lisbon airport had ‘nothing to do with the new European Entry/ Exit System (EES), the system is to The post EU border control system to be ‘reactivated on Monday’ at Lisbon airport – and then suspended again appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The European border control system for non-EU nationals, temporarily suspended at Lisbon Airport, will be reactivated today to test the improvements introduced, a police source told Lusa. The same source specified that there will be a test this afternoon to 'assess the improvements introduced to the system' after its suspension at the end of ...
Next week the European Border Control System may return to Lisbon Airport. The aim is to test the system that was suspended at the end of last year for citizens from outside the Schengen Area.
The Minister of Infrastructure explained that only the deployment of the new European system was suspended because it did not ensure effective waiting times.
The Minister of Infrastructure assured today that border control in Portugal is not suspended, explaining that only the rollout of the new European system was interrupted because it did not ensure effective waiting times. “I want to reassure the Portuguese: border control continues to exist. Portugal is a sovereign country, which respects and has rigour ...”
PS Socialists say they will be requesting an urgent debate in parliament to hear the government’s position on the suspension of the European border control mechanism at Lisbon airport. They The post PS Socialists want ‘urgent debate’ on Lisbon airport’s suspension of European frontier controls appeared first on Portugal Resident.
SNOP criticises the suspension of the European border control system (headline timestamp: 2 hours ago).
Brussels has asked Portugal to clarify why it suspended its border control system, seeking answers amid concern at the EU level.
The European Commission said it will ask Portuguese authorities for “more details” about the suspension of the European border control system for non-EU citizens, but said the decision is unrelated to problems with the implementation of that system. “We will contact the Portuguese authorities to ask for more details about the plans they have,” it said...
The infrastructure will be reinforced “immediately” with military personnel from the GNR (National Republican Guard).
