.......and in another piece of good news .. the ETIAS EU visitor visa scheme has been delayed again until May 2025. Apparently we can thank France for some of the delay, they don't want it brought in until after the 2024 Olympics. The last bit of good news is that if it ever starts the over 70's will be exempt from the 7 euro fee. That's enough for a 2023 beer 
. https://schengenvisum.info/en/etias-weer-uitgesteld-nu-tot-medio-2025/
. https://schengenvisum.info/en/etias-weer-uitgesteld-nu-tot-medio-2025/