Aptitude at the LisbonID Conference 2026
On 27 and 28 May 2026, Lisbon hosted the LisbonID Conference 2026, two days of conferences, exhibitions and networking exploring the future of digital identity. Aptitude was represented by Florent…
Digital Identity Wallets in Europe: already here, fully deployed by 2026
The APTITUDE consortium, bringing together 117 public and private partners from 12 European countries.
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“Building a digital identity wallet citizens can truly trust”: Claire Levallois-Barth on rights, privacy and European values
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
Aptitude Featured in High-Level Discussion on the Future of the European Digital Identity Wallet
Aptitude was featured during the event “Building France’s Digital Future: the Strategic Role of the European Digital Identity Wallet”, organised by The Payments Association EU in Paris on 19 May…
“Simpler, more transparent payments for Europeans”: Ludovic Francesconi on the future of digital payments in Europe
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
EDI – BLSP Meet Up showcases real-world EUDIW use cases in the Netherlands
On 2 April 2026, the EDI – BLSP Meet Up took place at Jaarbeurs Utrecht, bringing together stakeholders from across the Dutch digital identity ecosystem. The event was organised by…
Aptitude at ID4Africa 2026: Digital Identity as a Global Conversation
On 12-15 May 2026, Abidjan, Ivory Coast hosted ID4Africa, the leading international forum on digital identity and digital public infrastructure, bringing together more than 2,000 public decision-makers and experts from…
“Payments are about to get a lot more secure in Europe”: Florian Andreae on how the EUDI Wallet is transforming digital payments
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
Portugal advances digital transformation with Digital Business Wallet
Through ARTE, Portugal continues to advance its digital transformation with the Digital Business Wallet. This feature, available in the gov.pt app, enables companies to securely manage key corporate documents in…
Aptitude Marks Six Months of Progress Toward the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW)
The Aptitude EU Digital Identity Wallet Project Consortium gathered in Berlin on 20–21 April 2026 for its first six-month progress review since the project launched in October 2025. Hosted at…
“Your vehicle registration certificate, now in your digital wallet”: Elzbieta Wojtowicz on the future of driving across Europe
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
“From train tickets to hotel check-ins, your digital wallet does it all”: Panos Louridas on the future of travel across Europe
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
Aptitude at the BITKOM eIDAS Summit 2026
On April 29th, Aptitude took the Main Stage at the BITKOM eIDAS Summit in Berlin. Philippe Nieto, deputy director of Aptitude, delivered a keynote to an audience of digital identity…
“The way airports work is about to change”: Franck Le Gall on the EUDI Wallet and the future of air travel across Europe
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
“Faster boarding, smoother journeys”: Pierre Orszag on how Digital Travel Credentials will transform travel across Europe
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
Discover Aptitude on YouTube
Follow the official Aptitude YouTube channel and explore how 12 European countries and Ukraine are joining forces to build the future of the European Digital Identity Wallet. From project milestones…
“Your wallet, valid wherever you go in Europe”: Luca Vallone on building the technical backbone of the EUDI Wallet
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
“The wallet is all about trust”: Anthony Carmoy on building a digital identity every European citizen can rely on
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
Aptitude explores cross-border synergies on digital identity with Québec delegation
On 8 April 2026, France Identité welcomed a delegation from the Québec Government Office in Paris, representing Québec, Canada, for an exchange of digital identity and cross-border cooperation. The meeting,…
“We have to act collectively”: Mathieu Weill on building digital identity for every European citizen
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
“Digital identity is the keystone of digital public infrastructure”: Henri Verdier on why Europe must own its digital future
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
“Every citizen will have a wallet by the end of 2026”: Norbert Sagstetter on making digital identity a reality across Europe
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
Aptitude at the Heart of Digital Identity Conversations This Week
This week, the Aptitude team is actively engaged across two major events in France, bringing the consortium’s expertise on the European Digital Identity Wallet to policymakers, industry leaders, and technical…
Aptitude at EUDIW Unfold #3: from vision to implementation
On 25 March 2026, France Identité organised the third edition of the EUDIW Unfold event bringing together key stakeholders involved in the operational implementation of the future European Digital Identity…
European Commission Publishes EUDI Wallet Use Case Manuals
The European Commission has released a series of Use Case Manuals for the EU Digital Identity Wallet, marking an important step towards digital identity in Europe. These practical resources are…
“It’s about turning digital identity into real life”: Anne-Gaëlle Baudouin on the European Digital Identity Wallet
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
Join EUDIW Unfold #3 – Ecosystem
On March 25th 2026, the next edition of the EUDIW Unfold series will take place, organised by France Identité, bringing together key stakeholders to advance the European Digital Identity Wallet…
Aptitude at PTE World 2026: Advancing Digital Identity in Travel
Aptitude was prominently featured at PTE World 2026, held in London from 17 to 19 March 2026, contributing to key discussions on digital identity and the European Digital Identity Wallet…
Aptitude at Future Identity Finance 2026
On 18 March 2026, Aptitude took part in the Future Identity Finance event in London, a key gathering for digital identity professionals working in the financial sector. The event brought…
Aptitude: Launch of the European Ecosystem Advisory Board – a key milestone for Europe’s digital identity
On 16 – 17 March, the first meeting of the European Ecosystem Advisory Board (EEAB) took place in Vienna as part of the Aptitude project, coordinated by France Titres. The…
“Cooperation is the key”: Florent Tournois on building Europe’s digital identity
“Meet the People of Aptitude” introduces the experts and innovators working behind the Aptitude project, one of Europe’s large-scale pilots testing the European Digital Identity Wallet in real-life conditions. In…
EUDIW Unfold Interop Week advances testing of the European Digital Identity Wallet ecosystem
Between 2 and 6 March 2026, the EUDIW Unfold Interop Week brought together stakeholders from across the European digital identity ecosystem for a week of interoperability testing focused on the…
Aptitude supports EU–Canada collaboration in digital innovation
Since July 2024, Canada has been associated with Pillar II of Horizon Europe, enabling Canadian organisations to participate in EU-funded collaborative research that addresses global challenges and strengthens competitiveness. Canadian…
German Aptitude Partners Meet in Berlin to Advance EUDI Wallet Pilots
On 25 February 2026, German partners participating in the Aptitude Large-Scale Pilot (LSP) met in Berlin for a dedicated coordination meeting focused on advancing the implementation of the European Digital…
Lithuania selects Procivis for its National European Digital Identity Wallet Sandbox
On 5 February 2026 Lithuania selected Procivis AG, a Swiss provider of digital identity and wallet solutions to deliver the national European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet sandbox following a public…
Latvia Shares Progress on the European Digital Identity Wallet at NOBID Seminar
On 29 January 2026, Latvia shared its experience and progress implementing the European Digital Identity Wallet during the Nordic – Baltic eID seminar (NOBID), held in Copenhagen. The event focused…
Portugal launches the first Digital Business Wallet in the EU
Portugal has become the first European Union Member State to launch a national Digital Business Wallet (BW), marking a significant milestone in public administration digitalisation. Officially introduced on 26 January…
Aptitude represented in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, through ANTS participation in global digital identity discussions
On January 20th, 2026, Aptitude Project Coordinators Florent Tournois and Philippe Nieto, in their capacity at ANTS, represented Aptitude at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as members of…
Aptitude at EUDI Wallets Launchpad 2025
Aptitude actively participated in the EUDI Wallets Launchpad 2025, the first multi-day large-scale testing event organised by the European Commission, held in Brussels from 10 to 12 December 2025. The…
Big News for WE BUILD Consortium – European Commission Proposal for a Regulation on the establishment of European Business Wallets
As Europe moves toward a unified digital ecosystem, the European Commission has introduced its proposal for European Business Wallets, a key initiative under the 2025 Digital Package and a major…
Aptitude Launches Large-Scale Pilot to Advance the European Digital Identity Wallet Ecosystem
The Aptitude consortium, bringing together 117 public and private partners across 11 EU Member States – France (project coordinator), Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, and…
Aptitude officially kicked off in Paris
On October 22–23, 2025, the Aptitude consortium met in Paris for its official kick-off meeting. The event gathered 300 representatives from 117 European institutions, Member States, research organizations and private…
Aptitude Project for Digital EU Identity Kick-off Meeting is taking place in Paris, 22–23 October 2025
The APTITUDE project, the new European Large-Scale Pilot on Digital Identity for Citizens, will officially launch with its Kick-off Meeting in Paris on 22–23 October 2025.
# Events & milestones
eIDAS 2, DSA, DMA : the legal framework for wallets, simply explained
Digital wallets aren’t just a tech challenge — they’re also a legal one. Here’s how EU law shapes the future of national digital identity wallets, and why it matters for…
# Technics & laws
What does Aptitude aim to achieve?
Across Europe, millions of people use digital services every day — to travel, study, work or pay online. But proving who you are across borders still isn’t as simple as…
# Behind the scenes
EU Digital Identity Wallets will benefit everyone
Citizens
- Easily access public and private services, both nationally and across the European Union
- Protect personal data
- Share only the data that is needed
Public
Administrations
- Cybersecurity compliant
- Improve access to services
- Enhance fraud prevention
Companies
- Easier and more cost-effective authentication
- Conduct a wider range of of business 100% online
- Neutral public sector option for authentication
