EU digital wallet: 24 of 27 members will miss the December 2026 deadline

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Euronews reports that 24 of 27 EU member states will miss the 24 December 2026 deadline to offer at least one certified EUDI Wallet. Three countries have already launched. EU-funded pilots involving 350 organisations have issued over 1,500 credentials and completed 8,000+ cross-border transactions. The wallet holds national IDs, driving licences, diplomas, health insurance and bank details, with privacy protections.