The entry intro force of the European Union Digital Wallet ( EUDIW) aims to revolutionize the way EU citizens and businesses interact with digital services. The regulator has launched this initiative by updating the eIDAS Regulation ( EU Regulation 2024/1183 amending EU Regulation 910/2014 on the establishment of the European Digital Identity Framework), thereby providing a secure, interoperable and privacy – respecting framework for digital identification and access to trust services across all EU Member States.
- Introduction EUDIW
The Digital Identity Portfolio ( EUDIW), typically implemented as a mobile application, has been designed, to provide « natural and legal persons within the European Union with a harmonized electronic identification means for authentification and the sharing of identity – related data in accordance with the provisions of the eIDAS Regulation.
For exemple, in France, the « France Identity » app embodies EUDIW on a national scale. It allows adult French citizens who possess an identity card in the format of a bank card to create a digital identity. Through this identity, users can access public services, import their driver’s license, generate a one – time proof of identity, or present their identity in person. This aligns fully with France’s broader strategy to deliver trustworthy digital services and simplify the user exeprience.
In addition, with implimentation of the EUDIW, various stakeholders are encouraged to take part in the joint discussions within the identity (portfolio) ecosystem. This collaborative process aims to develop an interoperable solution at the European level, account a wide range of practical use cases that go beyond simple identification.
Identification and authentification : enables secure access to both public and private services by remplacing traditional login methods with verification via the wallet’s tools.
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- Identification and authentification: enables secure accessto both public and private services by remplacing traditional login methods with verification via the wallet’s tools.
- Qualified electronic signature ( QEC) : provides legal recognized electronic signatures for contracts and official documents.
- Storage and presentation of verified documents: supports the storage and use of official documents such as diplomas, health insurance cards, and travel documents.
- Access to gouvernment services: facilitates interactions with public services, inclunding tax filing, travel documents, and social security.
- Education and health care : integration allows users to present academic credentials and manage prescription digitally.
- Legal sector applications: enables the presentation of professional qualifications and legal affiliations ( e.g. membership in a bar association) supporting scure digital interaction between legal IT systems and professionals.
- Selective disclosure of Identity: allows users to prove specific attributes age over 18, residency or student status, details, thus enhancing both usability and full privacy ( e.g. for access to age – restricted services or free public trasport.
- European digital identity: legal obligations and compliance requerements
By December, 2026, each EU Member State must provide at least one European digital identity Wallet to both natural and legal persons. In addition, utility providers will be required to issue and accept identity attributes, through the wallet when citizens use EUDIW to authenticate themselves or share identity – related data.
By December 2027, major private service providers, including banks, healtcare, transport and utibity companies, must accept the wallet four authentication and identity verification, upon the user’s request.
- Anticipating implementation: so how to prepare for it ?
Local and central authorities, universities, and professional assocations, will be able to issue identy attributes and link them to EUDIW. This can be achieved directly, by implementing the necessary technical and procedural frameworks to act as public provides of electronic attribute attestations, or indirectly integrating with a QEAA.
Entities benefiting from this system, (e.g. public sector entities, universities, banks, and trasport services), et must be technically prepared to interact with EUDIW, and to accept and process the identity, attributes it contains.
To ensure effective adoption, organizations should familiarize them – selves with legal and technical requirements and begin to develop interfaces and system connectors compatible with the EUDIW.
Pilot projects represent a pragmatic and efficient way to test the integration ot the wallet into existing systems and to explore its practical use in real – world scenarios.
Sources :
- https://ec.europa.eu/digital-building-blocks
- https://2b-advice.com/fr/2025/06/04/portefeuille-didentite-numerique-eudi-portefeuille
- https://www.idakto.com/fr/blog-fr/securite-de-leudi-wallet-les-grands-enjeux
