The EU held member states responsible for the disruptions in the Entry/Exit System applied at airports.

In an interview with Politico, Brunner recalled that member states had enough time to prepare for the implementation of the system and that they accepted the system themselves.

"This is a security issue. The system needs to work. Member countries need to do their part," Brunner said. he said.

Admitting that some member countries are behind in the preparation process, Brunner said that in addition to the problems experienced at Zaventem Airport in Belgium, various disruptions were also observed in other member countries.

Brunner reminded that the EU Commission provided assistance and financing through the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) to support the implementation of the system, and pointed out that the problems should be resolved before the next holiday rush.

Sharing the data on the results of EES, Brunner reported that nearly 230 million entry and exit transactions were recorded at approximately 1500 border points through the system.

Brunner stated that the system prevented approximately 80 thousand people from entering the country, and noted that 2 thousand of them were considered a security threat due to their connections with activities such as terrorism or organized crime.

Stating that the system works, Brunner said, "As you can see, it really works and pays off." he said.

Describing the EES as the most modern border management system in the world, Brunner said, "We make comparisons with the United States, Canada and other countries, and they all envy us." he said.

EES, which became operational in April, caused long waits at airports

EU countries began to gradually implement EES, which records the fingerprints and facial images of non-EU citizens arriving in the Schengen area, a year ago.

The system was fully operational at all external border crossing points in 29 countries as of April 10.

The new system replaces the practice of manually stamping passports and makes it mandatory for non-EU passengers to collect and digitally record their biometric data.

These procedures cause border controls to take longer and wait times to increase, especially during busy travel periods.

Discussions regarding the implementation of the system raised the question of whether the responsibility for delays in border control lies with regulations at the EU level or with the lack of preparation and infrastructure of member states and airports.