EU mandates digital identity wallet rollout by Dec 2026

The EU is mandating that all member states offer a certified European Digital Identity (EUDI) wallet by December 24, 2026, enabling citizens to store personal documents on mobile phones. This is a regulatory push with a firm deadline, though implementation details and member-state readiness remain uncertain. The move standardizes digital identity across the bloc, with implications for privacy, cybersecurity, and cross-border services.