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New EU border checks will have ‘minimal impact’ on travel, says Eurotunnel boss
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Read our Privacy noticeAny port or airport claiming they are “not ready” for new EU border controls are “just saying they didn’t do a good job”, Eurotunnel’s boss has said.
The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES), which is to be phased in from October, will include passengers having their photo and fingerprints taken when travelling to the EU.
“As you will see, EES will have a minimal impact, not exactly zero, but a minimal impact on the time to cross the Channel,” said Mr Leriche.
It has spent £11 million overhauling its border facilities at London St Pancras station.
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