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EU digital ID transition and rollout

Overview

The EU’s revised eIDAS framework continues to drive national shifts from paper to electronic identity documents. In Italy, the transition from paper to Electronic Identity Cards (CIE) has accelerated. Following the August 3, 2026, loss of international travel validity for paper cards, Italian Prefectures have begun distributing six-month provisional documents for urgent travel. While paper cards remain valid for domestic services until 31 January 2027, they are no longer valid for SPID access. To manage administrative backlogs, Italian municipalities are implementing various temporary measures. In Rome, extraordinary open days were scheduled for early September, with further special sessions planned for the weekend of September 26 and 27. New announcements indicate additional extraordinary open days for October 10 and 11, 2026. These sessions will occur across several districts, including Municipalities III, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and XV, as well as former Tourist Information Points in Piazza delle Cinque Lune, Piazza Sonnino, and Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, and the release point at Via Petroselli 52. Appointments remain mandatory via the Ministry of the Interior’s Agenda CIE website, with new reservations opening at 9:00 AM on Friday, October 9. In Foligno, new rules effective October 1 allow walk-in access on Mondays and Fridays, with exceptions for urgent cases. In Reggio Emilia, the Civil Registry has released 1,800 new appointment slots for October to assist the approximately 6,000 residents still requiring digital replacements. Under Decree Law n. 108/2026, paper documents remain temporarily valid only for specific, limited purposes until the January 2027 deadline. New regulations for Italian CIEs issued after July 30, 2026, grant citizens aged 70 and older unlimited physical validity, though digital certificates still expire every 10 years.

Entities

European Union · Rome · Ministry of the Interior · Electronic Identity Card (CIE) · Greece

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  • "Old paper‑format personal identity cards will cease to be valid on 3 August 2026."

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    "Old identity cards will remain valid for domestic transactions and certain electronic remote‑identification procedures until 25 September 2027."

    One claim says old identity cards stay valid for certain uses until 25 Sept 2027, while the other says they cease to be valid on 3 Aug 2026, which cannot both be true.

  • "Decree‑Law n. 19 of 2026, converted by Law 50 of 2026, provides unlimited validity for electronic identity cards for persons aged 70 or older."

    vs

    "The new electronic ID for 18‑year‑olds is valid for six years; for 70‑year‑olds it is valid for ten years."

    The first claim limits the new ID’s validity for 70‑year‑olds to ten years, whereas the second states there is unlimited validity for that age group.

  • "The new electronic ID for 18‑year‑olds is valid for six years; for 70‑year‑olds it is valid for ten years."

    vs

    "From 30 July 2026 new electronic identity cards issued to Italian citizens aged 70 or older have unlimited validity and display the word “ILLIMITATA”."

    One claim says the 70‑year‑old ID is valid for ten years, while the other says the law introduced unlimited validity for 70‑year‑olds.

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italian municipalities urge transition to Electronic Identity Cards

    Italian municipalities in Fiumicino and Orvieto are urging residents to transition from paper identity cards to Electronic Identity Cards (CIE) ahead of upcoming expiration and travel validity deadlines.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rome announces electronic identity card open days

    Rome will host extraordinary open days on October 10-11, 2026, for Electronic Identity Card (CIE) issuance. Mandatory appointments must be booked via the Ministry of the Interior website.

  3. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Reggio Emilia releases 1,800 appointments for electronic ID cards

    Reggio Emilia has opened 1,800 new appointment slots in October for electronic identity card replacements as paper documents lose validity for travel and domestic use.

  4. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Italy updates Electronic Identity Card issuance procedures

    Rome is hosting special open days for Electronic Identity Card (CIE) issuance on September 26-27, while Foligno implements a new appointment-based schedule for the service starting October 1.

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian municipalities expand electronic identity card services

    Municipalities in Rome and Viterbo are opening special service hours and weekend sessions to process electronic identity card (CIE) applications and reduce administrative backlogs.

  6. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Italy reports rising trend of microchip removal from electronic IDs

    Italian authorities have reported a rising trend of individuals deliberately removing microchips from electronic identity cards to evade digital identification and automated security checks.

  7. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italy and Switzerland implement new identity document regulations

    Italy is introducing unlimited validity for electronic identity cards for citizens over 70, while Switzerland will launch new biometric identity cards in November 2026 to enhance security.

  8. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Rome to hold electronic identity card open days on August 29-30

    Rome is hosting extraordinary open days on August 29-30, 2026, for electronic identity card (CIE) services. Mandatory appointments are required via the Ministry of the Interior's portal.

  9. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italy phases out paper identity cards for SPID and travel

    Italy is phasing out paper identity cards. Starting August 3, they will no longer support SPID digital access, and they are no longer valid for international travel. Users must transition to electronic cards.

  10. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Italy: Municipalities adapt to electronic identity card transition

    Italian municipalities are adapting to the transition to electronic identity cards (CIE), with Sesto Fiorentino reserving specific days for issuance and Raffadali reporting zero waiting lists.

  11. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece: Essential updates required after new ID card issuance

    Greek citizens must update their new identity card details with banks, utilities, and insurers to ensure seamless transactions and comply with upcoming EU travel regulations.

  12. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy begins distribution of provisional identity documents

    Italian authorities have begun distributing provisional identity documents to municipalities to assist citizens needing urgent travel documents while transitioning from paper to electronic identity cards.

  13. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy transitions digital identity from SPID to Electronic Identity Card

    Italy is transitioning toward the Electronic Identity Card (CIE) as its primary digital identity, with SPID expected to gradually lose functionality between 2026 and 2027.

  14. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Hungary extends use of old identity cards for specific services

    Old book-format identity cards in Hungary can still be used for specific state services, such as pensions and healthcare, until the end of the year following a parliamentary decision.

  15. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greek citizens must inform banks, insurers and employers after receiving new ID cards

    New Greek police ID cards require holders to update banks, insurers, employers and other services, using eGov‑KYC or direct contact, to avoid transaction issues.

  16. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy grants unlimited electronic ID for seniors and plans digital driver licences

    Italy gives seniors unlimited‑validity electronic ID cards and is consulting on a reform that could replace physical driver licences with digital records.

  17. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece mandates ID card updates for banks, employers and utilities

    EU rule 2019/1157 makes Greece’s old blue IDs invalid for travel from Aug 2026; citizens must update banks, employers, insurers, utilities and payment apps with their new ID, while old IDs stay valid for remote

  18. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Germany advances EU Digital Identity Wallet despite EU rollout delays

    Germany is moving forward with its EU Digital Identity Wallet, aiming for a Jan 2027 launch with €79 million funding, while experts flag technical, security and legislative gaps and note most EU states lag.

  19. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Italy ends overseas use of paper ID cards from August 2026

    Italy will stop accepting paper ID cards for overseas travel on 3 Aug 2026; they remain valid domestically until Jan 2027, requiring electronic IDs or passports for trips abroad.

  20. [POLITICS] 24 sources
    Romania to Phase Out 1997 Identity Cards by August 2031

    Romania will stop accepting 1997‑model identity cards after 3 Aug 2031, replacing them with free electronic (CEI) and simple (CIS) cards that include a chip for digital services and health‑card use.

  21. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Hungary to retire old book‑format ID cards, 135,000 seniors must replace them

    Hungary will invalidate book‑format ID cards on 3 Aug 2026; about 135 000 seniors must switch to free electronic IDs, with mobile services for those unable to visit offices.

  22. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Italy bans paper ID cards for international travel from Aug 3 2026

    Italy stops using paper ID cards for travel abroad on 3 Aug 2026; CIE or passport required, with paper cards kept for domestic services until 31 Jan 2027.

  23. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    EU advances digital driver licences in Slovakia as Czech Republic retires old ID cards

    EU rules require Slovakia to roll out digital driver licences by 2029, while the Czech Republic ends use of old paper ID cards on 3 August, offering free replacements for seniors.

  24. [POLITICS] 45 sources
    Greece bans old police ID cards for travel from Aug 3, 2026

    From 3 Aug 2026 Greece stops accepting old blue police IDs for travel; new IDs with MRZ must be used or a passport, with a €10 fee and a deadline of 25 Sept 2027.

  25. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Croatia orders 13,000 citizens to replace permanent ID cards by Aug 3

    Over 13,000 Croatians must replace permanent‑validity ID cards by 3 Aug 2026 under EU Regulation 2025/1208, with fees from €9.29 to €66.36 and fines up to €590 for non‑compliance.

  26. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Hungary Announces 2026 Media Shift, New Trains, ID Card Deadline, Family Support

    Hungary will turn Magyar Nemzet into a weekly, introduce 11 new InterCity trains, retire booklet ID cards on 3 August 2026, and pay double family allowances plus the first half of a school‑start grant in August

  27. [POLITICS] 29 sources
    Italy grants unlimited electronic ID cards to citizens over 70

    Italy will issue unlimited‑validity electronic ID cards to citizens 70+ from 30 July 2026; paper IDs lose travel use on 3 August 2026 but stay valid domestically until 31 January 2027.

  28. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Greece to scrap old blue ID cards for travel on Aug 3 2026

    Greece will cease accepting old blue ID cards for travel from 3 Aug 2026; new cards meet EU security standards, while old cards stay valid for domestic use until Sept 2027.

  29. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    EU mandates retirement of paper personal ID cards on Aug 3 2026

    EU rules end paper personal IDs on 3 Aug 2026; citizens must get electronic IDs, with free permanent cards for those 70+, and mobile help for the infirm. Romania limits old‑type issuance to special cases.

  30. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Greece mandates new EU plastic driver’s licences by Jan 2033

    Greece requires all drivers to switch to EU‑type plastic licences by 19 Jan 2033; mandatory for those 65+, damaged, lost or modifying categories, with online renewal via gov.gr.

  31. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Paper ID cards lose EU travel validity in Italy and Greece from Aug 3, 2026

    From 3 Aug 2026 paper identity cards in Italy and Greece cannot be used for travel abroad; citizens must obtain electronic IDs or passports, while domestic use continues until 31 Jan 2027.

  32. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Greece extends old police ID use until September 2027 with limits

    Greece delays the phase‑out of old paper police IDs, extending limited use to 25 Sept 2027 for remote electronic verification, while they stop being valid for travel from Aug 2026 and fully expire in Sep 2027.

  33. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Hungary to retire old book‑format ID cards by August 2026

    Hungary will invalidate book‑format ID cards issued before 2000 on 3 Aug 2026, urging families to help seniors replace them with free, card‑format IDs, with priority and mobile services available.

  34. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    European Digital Identity Wallet rollout meets awareness hurdles in Germany as Malta launches €15.6M tender

    A German survey shows low public awareness of the EU Digital Identity Wallet, while Malta issues a €15.6 million tender to build the wallet for EU‑wide use.

  35. [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    EU age‑verification app still bypassable as Google Wallet prepares proof‑of‑age feature

    EU's age‑verification app is still bypassable; Google Wallet is adding a zero‑knowledge proof‑of‑age feature, while misinformation about a mandatory digital passport is being corrected.

  36. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Verimi to shut down by 2026 as EU launches mandatory digital ID wallet

    Berlin‑based Verimi, backed by major German firms, will close by end‑2026 as the EU’s new mandatory EUDI digital‑ID wallet makes its service redundant; operations continue until the deadline with staff support.

  37. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greek defence ministry warned of ID gap for soldiers before 2026 citizen ID shift

    Greece’s new citizen ID, to roll out on 3 Aug 2026, will replace the military ID, prompting the defence ministry to clarify how soldiers will prove their status for benefits and services.

  38. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Romania's new electronic ID cards face implementation hurdles

    Romania's electronic ID cards lack a printed address, requiring extra digital certification, and cannot yet be issued at embassies, pending Ministry of Foreign Affairs implementation.

  39. [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources
    South Tyrol residents face IO app error uploading licenses with umlaut characters

    IO app cannot process South Tyrol IDs containing umlaut characters, blocking digital licences; councilor Rieder has urged the provincial government, which says it is working with the interior ministry on a fix.

  40. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Hungary to retire book‑format ID cards on Aug 3, urging seniors to replace them

    Hungary says book‑format ID cards issued before 2000 will expire on Aug 3; seniors are urged to replace them promptly, with free permanent cards for those 70+, and special services for the elderly.

  41. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Greece extends old police IDs until September 2027 with restrictions

    Greece will accept old police IDs only for remote electronic ID checks until 25 Sept 2027; they cease to be valid for travel or general use, and new cards require a €10 fee and online appointment.

  42. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italy phases out paper ID cards for travel, urges electronic replacements

    Italy bans paper ID cards for overseas travel from 3 Aug 2026, urging citizens to obtain electronic IDs; local offices report a surge in CIE applications ahead of the deadline.

  43. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Greece extends use of old ID cards for digital services until 2027

    Greece will allow old police ID cards with Latin characters to be used for remote digital verification and trust‑service certificates until 25 Sept 2027, but not for travel or general ID purposes.

  44. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Hungary to retire paper-format ID cards by Aug 3 2026

    Hungary will invalidate paper‑format IDs on 3 Aug 2026; holders must obtain an e‑ID, with free senior issuance and exemptions for other valid IDs.

  45. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Greece sets Aug 3 2026 deadline for new biometric ID cards

    Greece must switch to new biometric IDs with MRZ by 3 Aug 2026; old “blue” cards will cease to be valid for travel. Applications are booked online, cost €10 (‑5€ for large families), and cards arrive in about a

  46. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Digital Identity Firms Roll Out Reusable KYC Solutions for Enterprises

    Signicat‑TrustTech and Proof‑Enigma each launched reusable identity solutions—private wallets in Europe and Business Certificates for agentic commerce—to cut repetitive verification and boost trust for firms.

  47. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Italy prolongs paper ID validity, adds temporary cards in eID shift

    Italy's decree‑law 108/2026 extends paper ID use domestically to 31 Jan 2027, ends travel use on 3 Aug 2026, and introduces a six‑month provisional ID while CIE rollout continues, with open‑day sessions in Rome

  48. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Greece sets Aug 3 2026 deadline for new EU‑compliant identity cards

    Greece's blue IDs become invalid for international travel on 3 Aug 2026; citizens must get new €10 (or €5 for large families) machine‑readable cards via a new online appointment system.

  49. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy holds electronic ID card open days in Rome and Sanremo

    Italy opens special days in Rome (July 4‑5) and Sanremo (July 4) for citizens to swap paper IDs for electronic ones, requiring appointments, fees and specific documents.

  50. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Moldova expands digital identity to 14‑year‑olds

    Moldova’s July 1 regulation change lets 14‑year‑olds obtain a qualified electronic‑signature certificate in their ID, expanding e‑government access while keeping limited legal capacity.

  51. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Digital Trust Platforms Transform E‑Signature Market

    Enterprises adopt integrated digital trust platforms—combining e‑signatures, identity verification, biometrics—to combat AI‑driven fraud, with governments in Bosnia, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Vietnam and Laos pil​​

  52. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    EU and UK Digital Identity Initiatives Confront Trust Issues and Platform Dependence

    EU digital ID wallets rely on Google and Apple safety services, sparking concerns about platform lock‑in, while UK banks pilot a voluntary digital verification service to boost trust and cut fraud, amid ongoing

  53. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italian government extends validity of paper ID cards

    Italy’s Decree Law 108 keeps paper ID cards valid domestically until their natural expiry but bars their use for overseas travel after 3 Aug 2026, urging a shift to the electronic CIE.

  54. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Croatia to switch from HZZO smart cards to new health worker IDs for CEZIH

    Croatia will replace HZZO smart cards with new authorised health‑worker IDs on 1 July, ending card validity on 30 June 2026, to secure electronic access and signatures for the CEZIH system.

  55. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    EU Hotels Under Scrutiny for Illegal Copying of Guest IDs

    EU hotels may breach GDPR by copying guest IDs, risking identity theft, while Austria's ÖAMTC urges travellers to verify passport and ID validity before summer holidays.

  56. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Italy extends paper ID cards, launches national maths high school and reforms labour rules

    Italy launches a national maths high school pilot, extends paper ID card validity to 2027, and passes Decreto Lavoro 2026 reforming wage setting and agency‑worker rules.

  57. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Croatia bans dental amalgam, mandates glass‑ionomer fillings and new digital ID for health workers

    From July 1, Croatia ends routine dental amalgam use, requiring glass‑ionomer or hybrid fillings under HZZO, and rolls out new digital ID cards for health workers to access the CEZIH system.

  58. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Romania adopts German solution for EU digital identity wallet

    Romania will use Germany's open‑source technology to launch the EU Digital Identity Wallet, with a mobile app rollout starting in 2026 and future private‑sector participation.

  59. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Italy's IT‑Wallet digital ID platform reaches 10 million users

    Italy’s IT‑Wallet in the IO app has topped 10 million activations and 20 million stored documents, with plans for 200 credentials by 2026 as SPID begins charging fees.

  60. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy extends paper identity card validity until 2027, pushes transition to electronic CIE

    Italy prolongs paper identity card use until Jan 31 2027, limiting functions and urging shift to electronic CIE; Foggia opens an extra office day for replacements.

  61. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greek Data Protection Authority bans hotels from photocopying IDs and credit cards

    Greece’s Data Protection Authority ordered hotels to stop copying IDs and credit‑cards, citing GDPR violations and urging industry bodies to inform members of the new rules.

  62. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian cities expand electronic ID card appointments

    Italian municipalities boost electronic ID card appointments, with Reggio Emilia adding 1,000 slots and Rome holding a June Open Day; paper IDs remain valid domestically but lose travel use after Aug 3 2026.

  63. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Romania abolishes paper ID copies with new e‑ID verification law

    Romania is set to ban requests for paper copies of IDs, requiring authorities to verify data via the National Register, with fines of up to 3,000 lei for non‑compliance.

  64. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Italy extends paper ID card validity, stops overseas use

    Italy will keep paper ID cards valid until they expire, but they can no longer be used for overseas travel; citizens must obtain an electronic ID (CIE) or passport, and the shift eases municipal workload.

  65. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greek citizens must use new ID cards for travel after Aug 3

    Starting 3 Aug, old Greek ID cards stop working for foreign travel; citizens need the new ID or a passport. Domestic use stays unchanged, and issuance requires costly, limited‑availability appointments.

  66. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece to phase out blue ID cards by 3 August 2026

    Greece will stop accepting blue police IDs for travel after 3 Aug 2026; citizens must get new MRZ‑equipped cards, costing €10 (€5 for large families), via online appointment system.

  67. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Italy's paper ID cards lose overseas validity from Aug 3 2026

    Italy will stop accepting paper ID cards for overseas travel on 3 August 2026; citizens must use the electronic ID card or a passport, while paper cards remain valid only for domestic admin tasks until their ​‑

  68. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Italian government extends paper identity cards’ validity until natural expiry

    Italy delays ending paper ID cards, keeping them valid until their expiry for domestic use, but not for travel abroad; officials warn of confusion and urge shift to electronic IDs.

  69. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy extends validity of paper identity cards amid electronic ID rollout

    Italy prolongs paper ID validity past Aug 3, supporting municipalities facing electronic ID delays; Anzio offers July open‑day slots for the new CIE.

  70. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Gorj county rolls out electronic ID cards at mall and caravan

    Gorj county starts issuing new electronic ID cards at a Târgu Jiu mall (25 June) and a Bolboși caravan (30 June), free for adults 14+, with EU funding and enhanced security features.

  71. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Italian Government Extends Validity of Paper Identity Cards

    Italy's cabinet extended paper ID cards' validity until natural expiry to avoid citizen inconvenience and ease municipal office pressure, sparking local political criticism in Alghero.

  72. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Italian government extends paper ID card validity beyond Aug 3 deadline

    Italy postpones the end of paper ID cards, keeping non‑expired ones valid until natural expiry while the electronic ID rollout faces municipal delays.

  73. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Hungary sets Aug 3 2026 deadline for old book‑format ID cards

    Hungary will cancel paper book‑format ID cards on 3 Aug 2026; citizens must obtain a new electronic eSzemélyi card unless they have other valid ID, with free issuance for those turning 70.

  74. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Italian government extends paper ID card validity past Aug 3 2026

    Italy delays the end of paper ID cards; unexpired cards stay valid until their natural expiry, but cease to be accepted by post offices and for EU travel after 3 Aug 2026.

  75. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Romania imposes higher traffic fines and charges for electronic ID cards from July 1 2026

    Romania will raise traffic fines (fine‑point value to 216.5 lei) and end free issuance of electronic ID cards on 1 July 2026, introducing fees of 70 lei (chip) and 40 lei (non‑chip).

  76. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Hungary retires old IDs, launches EU‑first attribute certificates

    Hungary will invalidate old book‑format ID cards on Aug 3, urging citizens to get new electronic IDs, while Hungarian firm Microsec becomes the EU’s first qualified attribute‑certificate provider under eIDAS.

  77. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Hungary Sets 2026 Deadline to Replace Old Paper ID Cards with eID

    Hungary will invalidate paper ID cards on 3 Aug 2026; citizens must obtain an electronic ID in person, with free issue for those 70+, and exceptions for holders of other valid documents.

  78. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian municipalities boost identity card services for residents

    Marano residents commend efficient registry service; Assisi holds an open‑day to issue up to 70 electronic IDs without appointment, easing the shift from paper cards.

  79. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Romanian ID Card Travel Rules for 2026: Passport Required in Four European Countries

    From 2026 Romanians may use only their ID card to enter most EU members and several non‑EU states; a passport is still required for the UK, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine.

  80. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    EU Digital Identity Wallet faces user oversharing risk

    A study shows EU digital ID wallet users tend to overshare data, while ETSI releases the first technical standards as the wallet, slated for EU-wide rollout by end‑2026, moves toward implementation.

  81. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bucharest rolls out electronic ID cards with nationwide appointment system

    Bucharest now lets citizens apply for free electronic ID cards at any county office, with appointments booked online; documents, fees and office locations are detailed.

  82. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Italian municipalities open extra offices for electronic ID cards

    Italy will drop paper ID cards on 3 Aug 2026; towns are opening special offices for electronic IDs, with consumer groups urging extra windows for seniors and vulnerable citizens.

  83. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Germany's Eudi‑Wallet launch delayed amid management and security concerns

    Germany's Eudi‑Wallet is delayed past its Jan 2 2027 launch due to management chaos, conflict‑of‑interest issues, and ignored security concerns, leaving key functions missing at rollout.

  84. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece sets August 3, 2026 deadline for new biometric ID cards

    Greece requires all citizens to replace old non‑MRZ ID cards with new digital versions by 3 August 2026; €10 fee ( €5 for large families) and an electronic appointment are required, otherwise passports must be

  85. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Croatian police to alert 13,000 citizens about expiring ID cards

    Croatia will invalidate ID cards issued before 2003 on 3 Aug 2024; police will mail notices to 13,000 affected citizens, who must apply for new, more secure IDs or face fines up to €590.

  86. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    EU to roll out European Digital Identity Wallet for driver’s licences and IDs by 2027

    The EU will launch a digital wallet by 2027 to store driver’s licences, ID cards and other official documents on smartphones, with a pilot in Spain and mandatory member‑state rollout under eIDAS 2.0.

  87. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    EU Digital Identity Wallet to launch by 2027, reshaping banking and public services

    The EU's eIDAS 2.0 regulation will roll out the European Digital Identity Wallet by 2027, enabling citizens to store verified credentials on smartphones and use them for banking, health, and public services, as

  88. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Moldova rolls out digital ID wallet and smart energy meters to deepen EU integration

    Moldova unveiled the EVO digital ID wallet at its Digital Summit and plans to install smart energy meters within five years, steps aimed at boosting EU integration and service efficiency.

  89. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Taranto municipality faces delays and suspension in electronic ID card rollout

    Taranto’s municipal offices warn of staffing shortfalls ahead of the 2026 deadline for electronic ID cards, while a central technical fault has temporarily halted CIE issuance, leaving only two urgent‑service +

  90. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy expands electronic ID card service with open days

    Italy opens multiple service windows in June for electronic ID cards (CIE) as paper IDs expire on 3 Aug 2026; appointments required, documents listed.

  91. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy allows overseas residents to obtain electronic ID cards at any municipality

    From 1 June Italians abroad can apply for electronic ID cards at any Italian municipality; Acqui Terme will hold special weekly hours for CIE issuance June‑August 2026 ahead of paper‑ID phase‑out.

  92. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Fiumicino and Vinci announce final open days for electronic ID cards

    Fiumicino and Vinci are holding final no‑appointment days in June and May to replace paper IDs with electronic ones before paper cards expire on 3 Aug 2026.

  93. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Romania Sets Deadline for Free Electronic ID Cards, Fees Apply After June 2026

    Romania offers free electronic ID cards until June 2026; afterward a 70‑lei fee applies, with online appointment required.

  94. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    EU advances European Digital Identity Wallet to streamline administration

    EU’s EUDI Wallet will store IDs, enable digital payments and cut admin costs, pending German cabinet approval.

  95. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    EU mandates digital wallet for ID and driver’s licences from 2027

    EU rules require a digital wallet for ID, driver’s licence and other official papers on phones from 2027.

  96. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Romania advances digital public service reforms with electronic hospital attendance system and e‑ID rollout

    Romania pushes digital reforms: electronic attendance in public hospitals and free rollout of secure e‑ID cards.

  97. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Belgium to Enable Smartphone Digital Signatures via MyGov.be App This Autumn

    Belgium will let citizens sign official documents on smartphones via the MyGov.be app, giving digital signatures full legal weight.

  98. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Romania issues free first electronic ID cards to citizens 14+ until June 2026

    Romania provides free first electronic ID cards to citizens aged 14+ until 30 June 2026, with online scheduling.

  99. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy to cease validity of paper identity cards on August 3

    Italy will invalidate paper identity cards on 3 August, making only the electronic CIE valid nationwide and in the EU.

  100. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Czech Republic moves to replace millions of old ID cards and driver licences by August 2026

    Czech Republic requires millions to swap old ID cards by Aug 2026 and driver licences by year‑end, with online applications and fines for lapses.

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