{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/6a6761f7ad0e014a8431cacc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Could EU's new digital border system cause delays to your holiday?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/1785160049794-404d13fa-bf1f-4f97-bb5e-01631b90d1a3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Missed flights and delays at borders, the EU's new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) has caused travellers big issues at some European airports as they struggle to</p><p><br></p><p>The EU rejected calls from airports and airlines to temporarily suspend the system, insisting the technology is working as intended despite cases of delays.</p><p><br></p><p>The new digital border entry applies to non-EU citizens requiring them to have their fingerprints scanned and photograph taken when entering the Schengen area.</p><p><br></p><p>So what will be the impact for travellers heading to Europe this summer?</p><p><br></p><p>Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:</p><p><br></p><p>Simon Calder</p><p>Travel Journalist</p><p><br></p><p>Marta Grande</p><p>Former Member of the Italian Parliament</p><p><br></p><p>Tom Jenkins</p><p>Chief Executive of the European Tourism Association</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the podcast to keep up to date and access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions at https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld</p>","author_name":"TRT World"}