Morpheus

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Europe’s new border system causes airport chaos

Published
August 17, 2026
Length
15:50

Audio is streamed from the publisher.

Show notes

**Today's story:** Europe’s new Entry/Exit System replaces passport stamps with digital records and biometric checks. But its rollout during peak travel season caused long lines, missed connections, and confusion at major airports. Technical problems, staffing shortages, and slow first-time registrations made the delays worse. Transcript & Exercises: [](https://plainenglish.com/891) **Get the full story and learning resources:** \-- **Plain English helps you improve your English:** - Learn about the world and improve your English - Clear, natural English at a speed you can understand - New stories every week - Learn even more at PlainEnglish.com Mentioned in this episode: **Hard words? No problem** Never be confused by difficult words in Plain English again! See translations of the hardest words and phrases from English to your language. Each episode transcript includes built-in translations into Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, and Turkish. Sign up for a free 14-day trial at PlainEnglish.com