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EUDI Wallet: Federal government sticks to 2027 launch date despite headwinds

Published

1 August 2026

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regulatory

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Govtech

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Germany

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Read at heise.de

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Fusion42 · 2 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The German federal government remains committed to launching the EUDI Wallet in January 2027, countering reports of delays, with a gradual expansion of features planned through 2028. The project prioritises data protection, independence from US tech companies, and compliance with emerging EU legal frameworks, while operating on an agile development model.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Govtech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a clear market opening as the German government commits to the EUDI Wallet's rollout despite challenges. Prepare to build solutions that integrate with the evolving EU digital ID framework and address strict data privacy expectations.

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