TechnologyPhoto: Mint CompaniesEU Sues IBM, Atos, Leonardo Over Delays in Smart Border System
The European Union has filed a lawsuit against IBM, French IT firm Atos, and Italian defence contractor Leonardo for repeated delays and technical issues in developing the Entry/Exit System (EES). This digital border system, intended to replace manual passport stamping and monitor non-EU travellers, was expected to be operational in 2022 but has faced missed deadlines, rising costs, and caused long airport queues across Europe. The lawsuit was filed in Estonia in December 2025 by EU-Lisa, the agency managing the bloc's IT systems.
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