EU Digital Identity Wallets Face Certification Delays and Security Uncertainties

• •No EUDI Wallets have been deployed or certified as of April 2026.
• •The draft candidate scheme for EUDI Wallet certification is open for public review until April 30, 2026.
• •Testing results show significant disparities in readiness among EU member states.

As of April 2026, no European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet has been deployed or certified, with the specification still under development. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has published a draft version of the EUDI Wallet candidate scheme, which aims to certify the cybersecurity of cloud services. This draft is open for public review until April 30, 2026, and seeks feedback on its principles and organization. The certification process will not be monolithic, allowing for separate certifications of critical components and services. A recent testing event involved 250 wallet providers and 1260 tests across 16 countries, revealing varying levels of readiness among member states. France, Germany, and Austria demonstrated high preparedness, while other states lag behind. The lack of a finalized certification standard raises concerns about the security of the EUDI Wallets once they are launched.