ENISA launches consultation on EU digital wallet certification
EU member states are expected to introduce at least one certified digital identity wallet by the end of 2026.
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has launched a public consultation on a draft candidate certification scheme for the EU Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallets.
The draft was developed with a dedicated ad hoc working group, and the consultation aims to gather feedback on its structure, core elements, and annexes. Responses are open until 30 April 2026.
The initiative follows the adoption of a regulation establishing the European Digital Identity Framework. The European Commission has mandated ENISA to support the certification of EUDI Wallets, including the development of a European cybersecurity certification scheme under the Cybersecurity Act.
The objective is to define cybersecurity requirements for digital identity solutions and support their consistent implementation across the EU.
In February 2026, ENISA signed a €1.6 million contribution agreement with the European Commission for two years to support the development and rollout of national certification schemes.
Funded under the Digital Europe Work Programme 2025–2027, the agreement supports capacity development, skills development, and alignment with a future European certification framework. Member states are expected to provide at least one certified EUDI Wallet by the end of 2026.
Digital identity wallets are intended to enable secure identification and the protection of personal data in both digital and physical environments.
The proposed certification scheme aims to verify compliance with cybersecurity requirements, addressing the limited use of formal certification in current wallet implementations.
The initiative carries significant regulatory weight as it translates the European Digital Identity Framework into enforceable cybersecurity standards. It ensures harmonised compliance across member states while strengthening trust, interoperability, and legal certainty within the EU’s digital identity ecosystem.
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