EU Digital Identity Wallet: Tracker Shows Rollout Status Across All Member States

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A new tracker published by myid.ie compiles the progress of the EU Digital Identity Wallet across the bloc on a single board. The overview is intended to show where each member state stands in deploying the wallet. The source material provided is limited to a link and engagement metrics, so specific national milestones and timelines are not described here. The item gained attention on Hacker News, where it received 13 points and no comments at the time of the listing.

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