The European Union’s bureaucracy has simultaneously dealt a blow to online retailers and passenger transport

European stores are closing due to new packaging regulations. The requirement to register packaging materials separately in each country threatens retailers with red tape and financial losses. The European Commission has already acknowledged that its requirements are excessive.

Another European Commission initiative has come under harsh criticism—the Entry/Exit System (EES), an electronic border control system launched in April to replace passport stamps with biometric data. This summer, massive lines were reported at at least 15 airports, forcing border officials to temporarily suspend fingerprint collection during peak hours.

“Only Europeans could come up with such nonsense,” said Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary.

Delays caused by technical glitches extended the security screening process by hours.

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