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News & Current Events Apr 10, 2026 at 4:22 PM

Thousands denied entry since EU’s automated border system rollout

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Thousands denied entry since EU’s automated border system rollout
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Thousands denied entry since EU’s automated border system rollout
Thousands of people were refused entry to the EU and almost 700 identified as “a security threat” since the phasing-in of a new border check system that became fully operational Friday, Brussels said.
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ArguablyBetterForUs Apr 11, 2026 +48
27k denials over 52millions crossings. What is the news exactly? That it works?
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MossTheTree Apr 10, 2026 +25
I live in France with a residency card as a Canadian citizen, so I have to use the automated system every time. It's quick and easy, no complaints for me as a traveler (except CDG is absolute shit at organizing efficient queues).
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Kosovar91 Apr 10, 2026 +3
You dont have to apply to any automated system. You are already a resident. I assume you are legally in France? Your residence permit means you are excluded from such procedures.
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MossTheTree Apr 11, 2026 +8
Yes, I’m a legal resident. But when entering the country, you are divided by passport type not residence status. So I go through the gates based on my Canadian passport, not residence card.
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KeySpecialist9139 Apr 11, 2026 -2
But why? My wife goes through the EU line every time with just a residence card for years and there were never any issues. "Persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law" I believe is a formal definition.
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MossTheTree Apr 11, 2026 +3
I may be misunderstanding - but the automated border gates scan passports not residence cards… When it was just a line up to see an agent, then sure, I could have gone straight into the EU residents line. Again, maybe I’m misunderstanding this and I could be taking a different line, but my original point stands: the automated system is very fast and easy.
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KeySpecialist9139 Apr 11, 2026 -1
I thought you were talking about EU vs. 3th countries lines to go through border control (manually so to speak) not automatic scan machines. Those are EU passport only indeed. Sorry for the confusion.
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NapsInNaples Apr 12, 2026 +1
Germanys gates won’t read US passports reliably. It’s a shitshow
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ArchCerberus Apr 11, 2026 +6
So were those denied entrys justified? If it was i dont see a problem.
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schrutesanjunabeets Apr 11, 2026 +2
It works well but can they please either get better chip readers or scanners. Having to try to rescan your passport 3 or 4 times before being told to go see a border agent is infuriating.
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KeyAbbreviations9562 Apr 10, 2026 -10
So European officials stated they are “more efficient and safer…” ofc.
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Stealthfighter21 Apr 11, 2026 +13
Which is exactly what they article is confirming.
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Tolkien_wasnt_racist Apr 10, 2026 -40
What's even automated border system
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-bassassin- Apr 10, 2026 +26
Just read the damn article.
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Tolkien_wasnt_racist Apr 10, 2026 -30
we dont do that here
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