Germany Signs EUDI Wallet MOU with Bitkom
Germany is formalizing industry support for the planned rollout of the European Digital Identity Wallet through a new memorandum of understanding between the…
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EU Proposes European Business Wallets As Part Of Digital Omnibus Package
The European Commission has unveiled a new digital package that includes proposals for “European Business Wallets,” positioning digital identity as a central…
EU’s Biometric Border System Launches to Chaos, Technical Failures, and Long Queues
The EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System launched October 12 to widespread technical issues and long queues, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming ETIAS rollout.
EU’s Biometric Entry-Exit System Launches October 12, Ending Passport Stamps for Non-EU Visitors
The EU will activate its biometric Entry-Exit System on October 12, replacing passport stamps with facial and fingerprint registration, enabling automated visa…
Czech Ministry of Interior Awards Contract for Biometric Cameras and Fingerprint Readers
The Czech Ministry of the Interior has awarded a contract valued at CZK 2,882,000 (approximately €116,000) to Vítkovice IT Solutions for the delivery and…
Hopae Connect Launches as First EU-Registered eIDAS 2.0 Intermediary to Support EUDI Wallet Rollout
Hopae Inc. has launched Hopae Connect – also referred to as hConnect – positioning it as the first EU-registered intermediary under the eIDAS 2.0 framework.…
EU Sets October Launch for Biometric Entry/Exit System, Full Rollout by April 2026
The European Union has confirmed that its Entry/Exit System (EES) will officially launch on October 12, 2025, introducing digital biometric border controls for…
Latvia to Ban Non-Biometric Russian Passports Starting July 15, 2025
Latvia will stop recognizing non-biometric Russian passports starting July 15, 2025, as part of a sweeping update to its border control policies. The change,…
Latvia to Bar Russian Non-Biometric Passports
Latvia will stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports as valid travel documents on 15 July 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. From…
EU and UK Reach Gibraltar Deal, Clearing Path for Schengen Integration and Customs Union
The European Union, United Kingdom, Spain, and Gibraltar have reached a political agreement in principle on Gibraltar’s future border arrangements, resolving…