EU Digital Identity Regulation

In force; national rollout due by end of 2026●●○ Medium threatUpdated May 20, 2024

ProposedParliament positionTrilogueAdopted

Requires every EU member state to offer a digital identity wallet, with rollout due by the end of 2026.

SponsorEuropean Parliament and Council

Latest actionIn force; national rollout due by end of 2026 (May 20, 2024)

What it does

Regulation 2024/1183 makes every EU member state offer citizens a digital identity wallet by the end of 2026. It ties your national ID to your driver's license, bank details, and diplomas, and requires banks, telecoms, and large platforms to accept it.

Why it matters

Citizens are told the wallet is voluntary while the businesses they rely on are required to take it. That is how a voluntary ID becomes the only practical way to function, and the same wallet is the natural tool for online age checks.

Our take

The law already passed, so the fight now is over scope and safeguards during the rollout. This is where the digital ID push and the age-verification push meet: one wallet to prove who you are, online and off.

Timeline

April 11, 2024Approved by the European Parliament
May 20, 2024Entered into force as Regulation (EU) 2024/1183
December 24, 2026Deadline for every member state to offer the wallet

IssuesDigital ID Age Verification

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