eIDAS 2.0, explained
The regulation that created the EUDI Wallet — what it changes, and the obligations it places on member states and businesses.
Last reviewed 2026-06-17
eIDAS 2.0 is the common shorthand for Regulation (EU) 2024/1183, which amended the original 2014 eIDAS Regulation (EU) No 910/2014. It entered into force in May 2024 and is the legal basis for the European Digital Identity Wallet.
What the original eIDAS did
The 2014 regulation made national electronic identification schemes mutually recognised across borders and gave legal status to electronic signatures, seals and timestamps. In practice, uptake was uneven and there was no consumer-facing wallet.
What eIDAS 2.0 changes
- A wallet for everyone. Each member state must offer at least one EUDI Wallet to citizens and residents.
- Attestations of attributes. Beyond identity, the wallet can carry verifiable claims — age, qualifications, licences — issued by public and private bodies.
- An acceptance obligation. Very large online platforms and regulated sectors must accept the wallet where strong user authentication is required.
- Privacy by design. Selective disclosure, data minimisation and user consent are built into the framework, not bolted on.
- A common technical framework. The Architecture and Reference Framework (ARF) defines the formats and protocols so wallets interoperate across the EU.
Obligations and deadlines
- 24 December 2026 — member states must make a wallet available.
- Late 2027 (expected) — the acceptance obligation is anticipated to begin for in-scope relying parties; the precise date is subject to the implementing acts.
What it means for businesses
If you run a regulated service or a large platform, you will need to accept the wallet for authentication and, increasingly, for attribute checks (such as age or account ownership). The practical steps are in the integration handbook. For the regulation itself, read Regulation (EU) 2024/1183 on EUR-Lex.