The eIDAS 2.0 Regulation requires all 27 EU Member States to launch interoperable digital identity wallets by December 31, 2026, triggering the largest coordinated modernization of national ID systems in a decade.
Malta plans to deploy its national EUDI Wallet by December 2026, meeting the EU’s eIDAS 2.0 deadline requiring all member states to provide certified digital identity wallets to citizens and businesses.
The EU has set a binding December 2026 deadline for all 27 member states to make EUDI Wallets available. Implementation readiness varies widely, with France operational, Germany launching January 2027, and some states facing legislative delays.
Australia’s digital identity system has enrolled more than 10.5 million users, covering 73% of the population, as legislation enables private sector participation by late 2026.
Papua New Guinea’s Department of Information and Communications Technology introduces Digital Identity and Verifiable Credentials Bill, setting July 2026 deadline for ecosystem readiness.
China launched its National Online Identity Authentication Public Service in July 2025, providing citizens with a centralized government-verified online identity token. The voluntary but deeply integrated system contrasts sharply with privacy-focused Western models.
