约220万英国度假者预计在周末期间前往欧洲 [1]，但欧盟新推行的入境-离届系统（EES）引发严重延误，部分乘客因此错过航班，其他人需要排队等候数小时 [1]。
EES系统自4月起全面生效，要求非欧盟公民到达时进行注册、拍照和指纹采集 [1]。在这一背景下，英国政界人士已对政府官员施加压力，要求其采取直接行动。自由民主党外交事务发言人卡卢姆·米勒表示，"Andy Burnham需要拿起电话向每一位欧洲领导人推动集体暂停EES至少至9月" [1]。
多佛港周五和周六预期为夏季最繁忙日期，预计增加超过10,000辆汽车 [1]。针对这一压力，欧盟已要求暂停该系统至少至9月，航空公司易捷航空也敦促欧盟将灵活性延长至10月底 [1]。
在各国态度方面，希腊已表示不对英国国民强制执行额外生物识别检查 [1]。与此同时，英国运输大臣海蒂·亚历山大已与欧盟委员会和法国对口官员会面提出关切 [1]。
British political figures are calling on government officials to engage EU leadership directly in negotiations to temporarily halt the Entry-Exit System (EES), citing widespread travel disruptions as approximately 2.2 million UK holidaymakers prepare to travel to Europe during the summer peak period [1].
The EES, which became fully operational in April, requires non-EU citizens to register, provide photographs, and submit fingerprints upon arrival [1]. Since its implementation, the biometric screening process has caused significant delays at borders, with some passengers missing flights entirely and others waiting for hours in queues [1].
The European Union has already requested a suspension of the system through at least September [1], and budget carrier easyJet has urged the EU to extend flexibility until the end of October [1]. Some European nations have already signaled they will not enforce additional biometric checks on British travelers; Greece has stated it will not impose mandatory extra screening on UK nationals [1].
Liberal Democrat foreign affairs spokesperson Callum Miller has called for urgent action, stating: "Andy Burnham needs to pick up the phone to every European leader and push for a collective suspension of EES at least until September" [1]. This call reflects broader frustration with the system's impact during peak travel season, with Friday and Saturday expected to be the busiest days at Dover, where traffic is projected to increase by over 10,000 vehicles [1].
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has already raised concerns with the European Commission and French counterparts [1], but political pressure continues for more direct engagement with EU leadership at the highest levels.