This section outlines key regulations and agreements shaping cross-border life events in the Nordic-Baltic region in the future. It covers eIDAS 2.0 and the EU Digital Wallet, which will streamline digital identification and access to services across the EU. The Single Digital Gateway and Once Only Technical System aim to reduce administrative burdens by enabling cross-border data sharing. These regulations can help address barriers, such as the inefficiencies of requiring physical presence for obtaining personal identification numbers and managing complex tax obligations across borders. By harmonizing procedures and improving interoperability, these regulations promise to create a more integrated and efficient framework for cross-border life events.
eIDAS 2.0 and EU Digital Wallet
The European Digital Identity Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1183), also known as eIDAS 2.0 entered into force on May 20, 2024. A key feature of eIDAS 2.0 is the EU Digital Wallet (EUDIW), providing a wallet app enabling EU residents to control their personal data while providing the opportunity to decide when and with whom to share it with. EUDIW will be a secure and easy way for European residents and businesses to prove who they are when accessing digital services. The wallet app will enable residents to safely obtain, store and share important digital documents about themselves and electronically sign or seal documents, e.g. bank statements, university records or job applications.
The eIDAS 2.0, including EUDIW, is highly relevant in the context of life events, as the regulation simplifies cross-border digital interactions and access to services across the European Union. Once fully implemented, individuals will be able to use a single digital identity throughout EU member states, eliminating the need to adapt to various national ID systems when accessing services. This new and streamlined approach will facilitate activities such as opening a bank account, interacting with government agencies or accessing healthcare, regardless of country origin.