Thousands of Israelis at Risk: The Mistake at Europe's Border That Could Incur a Fine

The European Union's new electronic border crossing system (EES) suffers from malfunctions that could cause Israelis to be registered as having exceeded the 90-day limit, with fines of up to €10,000 and a two-year entry ban. Author Jojo Moyes encountered a problem after her departure from Portugal was not recorded.

The article warns of malfunctions in the European Union's new electronic border crossing system (EES), which could cause Israelis to be mistakenly registered as having exceeded the 90-day limit. Author Jojo Moyes encountered a problem when her departure from Portugal was not recorded, despite having spent only 23 days in Europe. The system, launched in April, suffers from long queues and disruptions, and some airports have temporarily reverted to older systems, creating a lack of coordination. Additional travelers have reported delays and difficulties. The recommendation is to keep proof of departure, such as flight tickets, and to use the EU's online tool to check stay status. The article uses dramatic headlines ('Thousands of Israelis at Risk') to draw attention to a technical issue.