European Commission Proposes Updates to Electronic Attestations of Attributes in the European Digital Identity Wallet

The European Commission has launched a public consultation initiative to update the implementing acts related to the European Digital Identity Wallet, specifically focusing on electronic attestations of attributes (EAA) — digital credentials containing verified personal or entity data. The initiative aims to improve trust, interoperability, and legal certainty in the issuance, sharing, and validation of digital credentials across EU Member States.

The proposed updates apply to Qualified Electronic Attestations of Attributes (QEAA) and general EAAs issued by public authorities or on behalf of authentic attribute sources. Wallet providers, credential issuers, and relying parties are expected to comply with updated technical specifications and registration requirements once adopted.

Key requirements include defining technical standards for credential issuance and verification, updating registration procedures for relying parties, and maintaining secure records of issued attestations. Member State authorities and relying parties are required to adjust their processes to accept and validate the updated attestations in accordance with the revised implementing acts.

The framework aims to enhance trust and security in the EU digital identity ecosystem, facilitate cross-border interoperability of digital credentials, ensure legal recognition of verified attributes, and promote consistent technical and operational practices across Member States.

This initiative is currently in a public consultation phase open until 5 March 2026 and may be adjusted prior to final adoption of binding implementing acts

This regulatory development represents a highimpact compliance update within the EU digital identity ecosystem, as it refines technical standards and procedural requirements for issuing and verifying electronic attestations of attributes—a core function of the European Digital Identity Wallet. The changes will affect trust service providers, public authorities issuing credentials, and entities that verify wallet credentials, by potentially requiring updates to systems, protocols, validation processes, and registration data.

Who?

• EUDI Wallet developers and platform providers
• Qualified trust service providers issuing QEAA/EAA
• Public sector bodies providing authentic attribute sources
• Relying parties registered under the digital wallet ecosystem
• EU Member State digital identity authorities

Conclusion

The EU Digital Identity Wallet initiative’s updates to electronic attestations of attributes and relying party registration requirements form an important evolution in the European Digital Identity framework. These updates aim to strengthen trust, interoperability, and legal certainty in how digital credentials are issued, shared, validated, and revoked across the EU. Stakeholders must provide feedback during the consultation period and prepare for compliance with the final implementing acts once adopted.