Published on 14/09/2026 – 8:15 GMT+2
Europeans already rely on national digital systems or private apps such as Apple or Google Wallet to store boarding passes and access social security benefits. The European Union aims to simplify citizens’ administrative tasks by creating an EU‑wide digital space that can be used across borders.
The EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet) is a personal digital platform that enables citizens and businesses to keep private data in a single, secure location without depending on third‑party services or a fragmented set of national systems.
Within the Wallet users can store and share digital documents such as diplomas, rental histories, driving licences and medical prescriptions. They can access both public and private services—ranging from social‑security benefits to bank‑loan applications—and sign documents digitally.
A key feature is “selective disclosure”. Users decide exactly which pieces of information to reveal when using a service, keeping all digital documents and transactions private.
Two large‑scale pilot projects are already testing the Wallet ahead of a national rollout. The pilots bring together public authorities, private companies and technology providers to design, implement and secure the system.
Rather than a single EU‑wide app, each member state will develop its own national version of the Wallet. All versions must meet the same technical standards so that users can operate them anywhere in the EU at any time. The wallets are scheduled to be available for download on personal mobile devices by the end of 2026.
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