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An analytical examination of Portugal's Golden Visa program, exploring its €54 billion economic impact and the reasons behind its continued survival amidst a broader European trend of program closures.
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.
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Bruno Retailleau, leader of the Republican Party, has promised to re-establish border controls and ostracise Spain after Sánchez launched a mass regularisation of undocumented immigrants.
The PSP intercepted 9,302 passengers arriving from outside the Schengen area to verify their compliance with entry requirements for Portugal. This represents a 45.3% increase compared to last year.
Home News EES led to 27,000 entry refusals EES led to 27,000 entry refusals Data from the European Commission reveal that the Entry/Exit System (EES) recorded more than 27,000 refusals at entry in Schengen Area countries. By Bruno G.
The new system became operational on October 12 in Portugal and the remaining Schengen area countries.
The new European border control system for non-EU citizens comes fully into force today across the European Union, following a phased implementation period that experienced constraints in Portugal, mainly at Lisbon airport.
Following months of testing and long queues at Lisbon Airport, Portugal joins the full implementation of the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES) this Friday, April 10. The initiative strengthens border monitoring for the Schengen Area, making digital registration mandatory for foreign citizens. European Commission spokesperson Arianna Podestà stated that the system is performing well, with over 45 million entries and exits recorded during the trial period, though some member states have faced technical implementation difficulties. Portugal previously experienced significant delays and chaos, leading to a temporary suspension of the system in December, which was quietly resumed in January. Authorities noted that if excessive wait times occur, particularly during the summer, member states may opt to suspend biometric data registration.
The European Union's automated system replaces passport stamps with digital registration of biometric data
In five months, more than 45 million entries and exits were recorded. There were 24,000 entry refusals, of which more than 600 would have posed a security threat to the European Union.
The new European Entry/Exit System requires digital registration for non-EU citizens in the Schengen area. Airlines and airports warn that the final phase arrives on April 9th, during the peak of Easter travel.
European Union (EU) airports and airlines have warned of wait times exceeding two hours for non-EU citizens at border controls during the Easter period. These delays are attributed to operational issues with the new Entry/Exit System (EES), which completes its implementation phase on April 9. Industry bodies ACI Europe and A4E are calling for an extension of the system's suspension flexibility, citing staff shortages and technical issues, as the transition period ends during the peak Easter travel season.
The European border control system for non-EU citizens, which was suspended in December at Lisbon airport due to congestion in the arrivals area, is fully operational again. The Ministry of Internal Administration confirmed that the Entry/Exit System (EES) has been gradually resumed since the start of the year. To mitigate wait times, self-service kiosks have been installed for biometric data collection, and Portugal has adopted the 'Travel to Europe' mobile app to streamline pre-arrival processing. The government also deployed GNR military personnel to assist with documentation checks, while the PSP continues to manage border control operations.
Frontex's 'Travel to Europe' app has been available at Lisbon Airport since Monday. It generates a QR code after a questionnaire and can be used up to 72 hours before travel.
Home News EES system detected 4000 overstays EES system detected 4000 overstays The European Union Entry/Exit System (EES) has already detected 4000 travellers overstaying in the Schengen Area. By Bruno G.
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.
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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.
The European Commission has said it will ask Portuguese authorities for “more details” regarding the suspension announced yesterday of the European border control system for non-EU citizens at Lisbon airport. The post Brussels to request “more details” regarding suspension of European border control system 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 decision to suspend the European border control system 'is not related to any problems with the EU's entry and exit system.'
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...
