Italy and Portugal follow Greece in scrapping new EU border checks after 'shambolic' rollout

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Portugal and Italy are preparing to follow Greece in scrapping controversial EU border checks after its "shambolic" rollout.

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The Balkan country has already suspended the Entry/Exit System (EES) requirements for UK visitors until September.The decision came after the scheme's initial launch caused major queues and widespread delays for disgruntled travellers.The EES requires all non-EU citizens to provide biometric information when entering the Schengen zone, including facial scans and fingerprints upon arrival.But the system's introduction has been plagued by malfunctioning technology and insufficient staffing levels, leading to critics describing the trial period as "chaotic".Portugal has already begun allowing passengers through without biometric checks when queues become excessive.Italy is expected to adopt Greece's approach before the May half-term, permitting British tourists entry with just a passport stamp.Spain, France and Croatia could also follow in fellow member states'...

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