I haven’t seen any updates on this topic. Has this been finalized or is it no worries for May Italy trip?
https://search.ricksteves.com/?button=&date_range=1y&filter=Travel+Forum&query=ETIAS&utf8=%E2%9C%93
Plenty of comments on the fact it is now set (projected) to begin in 4th quarter of 2026
Check the website: https://etias.com/
This is the OFFICIAL website for ETIAS:
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
And it says 'ETIAS will start operations in the last quarter of 2026'.
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The website link posted by the comment above is a private commercial website:
https://etias.com/