The UK got what it wanted': Readers on long waits at EU borders

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"Independent readers have reacted with frustration to the EU's new digital border scheme, which has led to delays of up to three hours at passport control. Many criticised the scheme's complexity, with fingerprinting and facial biometric registration adding time to already slow border checks. As the Airports Council International in Brussels called for an urgent review of the entry-exit system (EES), rolled out across Europe in October, some readers criticised the EU for inefficiency, describing the new scheme as ineffective."

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The Independent covers a wide range of issues including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, deploying journalists to investigate developing stories such as the financials of Elon Musk's pro‑Trump PAC and a documentary about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet avoids paywalls and requests reader donations to fund reporters, arguing that quality journalism should be available to everyone and paid for by those who can afford it. Independent readers reported frustration with the EU's new digital border scheme, noting delays up to three hours, complex fingerprinting and facial biometric registration, calls for urgent EES review, and mixed views blaming Brexit or unprepared travellers.

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