EU Plans €1.3B Digital ID Wallet Despite Privacy Concerns

by Ken Macon | Reclaim The Net

The European Commission has unveiled plans to invest €1.3 billion in the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) for 2025–2027, with a significant portion dedicated to advancing the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet.

This initiative aims to provide EU citizens with a unified digital identification system, enabling access to public and private services across member states. While the Commission emphasizes benefits such as streamlined access and enhanced security, the proposal has ignited a robust debate concerning potential risks to privacy and civil liberties.​ Read Full Article >