Originally Posted by
Mirk
AMS is a good connecting airport because for most EU flights there's no need for another security screening like CDG and if the automatic passport lanes are open it goes smoothly..
There's no need for another security screening for *any* EU flights (except for spotchecks or temporary measures on certain destinations)
The need for a security check only arises if you originate in AMS, or arrive from an untrusted country. All EU countries are on the trusted list.