EU Digital ID Initiatives Gain Momentum, User Familiarity Lags

PhocusWire reports that the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet is gaining traction, with member states required to provide it to citizens by end of 2026. However, Phocuswright research shows only 15-18% of travelers in the UK, France, and Germany are familiar with it. At Phocuswright Europe 2026, experts said adoption won't take long but the ecosystem needs completion. Hotels in Spain are piloting, and discussions covered competition or complementarity with Google and Apple wallets.