Dutch coalition launches MyCheck digital identity wallet in push for sovereignty
Six leading Dutch organizations—ABN AMRO, Achmea, ASN Bank, Deloitte, KPN and Rabobank—have jointly created MyCheck, a digital identity wallet built to comply with eiDAS 2.0 requirements. The group has offered to deploy the system to the Dutch government at no cost to either the state or its citizens.
MyCheck functions as a personal data management platform, enabling users to authenticate themselves, confirm their age, exchange verified credentials, execute digital signatures and submit documentation for official processes including passport and driving licence applications. Throughout these interactions, individuals maintain control over which information they disclose.
"MyCheck offers a Dutch alternative to comparable services provided by major international technology companies," ABN AMRO stated in a release. "As a result, this initiative is of strategic importance to the Netherlands."
With all EU member states required to establish digital identity systems by the end of 2026, momentum is accelerating across the bloc. The Netherlands is actively encouraging such initiatives to test eiDAS 2.0-compliant wallets domestically, with pilot programmes generating practical knowledge for broader rollout. The MyCheck coalition reports that "several other organizations" are exploring participation in the project.
Germany is pursuing parallel efforts. Last year, the German government signed a memorandum of understanding with more than 75 organizations and companies during the Franco-German summit in Berlin, which centred on European digital sovereignty. That agreement committed signatories to accelerate European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet deployment across Germany and the EU. Germany has since unveiled its national EUDI wallet, "d-you," scheduled to launch on January 2, 2027.
World Bank highlights progress on digital identity reforms in the Western Balkans
A new World Bank assessment series documents substantial headway in the Western Balkans toward aligning digital identity and trust service frameworks with EU standards. The evaluations cover Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia as these nations advance their integration with the EU and its Digital Single Market.
The assessments reveal that most economies have enacted advanced legal reforms, established robust foundational identity systems and developed trust service ecosystems that largely meet EU benchmarks. Widespread deployment of contemporary national ID cards and biometric passports creates a strong platform for future EUDI wallet introduction. Yet the World Bank cautioned that digital ID uptake remains patchy and existing infrastructure is not yet fully aligned with the EUDI wallet framework.
Realizing the new EU requirements will demand institutional strengthening, improved governance structures and enhanced coordination among stakeholders. The World Bank developed its reviews in partnership with national governments and international bodies, including the European Commission, GIZ, RCC and CEFTA.
The World Bank's "diagnostic series" identifies legal, institutional and technical priorities for governments seeking to deploy EUDI-aligned digital identity wallets, facilitate cross-border recognition of digital credentials and bolster preparedness for EU membership.
