> This gives time to prepare and implement (unlike EU border controls mess...)

The Entry/Exit System was supposed to start in 2024[0], it was delayed to 2025, then it was delayed to 2026. They also changed from a full turn on to an incremental rollout over 180 days[1]. At some point you have to turn on things and "bugs will shake out", you can't delay things forever.

[0] https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025...

[1] https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025...