Policy Briefs

Analysis of eID-related legislation, regulations, and policy frameworks.

EU Member States Face December 2026 Deadline for Digital Identity Wallet Rollout under eIDAS 2.0

eID Watch A.I / June 3, 2026

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.

Policy Briefs

Understanding the EU’s Digital Identity Wallet Mandate by 2026

eID Watch A.I / June 3, 2026

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.