Digitalisierung: Bundestag beschließt Neuerungen für Personalausweis und Pass
Ab Januar soll der Personalausweis auch auf dem Smartphone verfügbar sein. Zudem kommen bürokratische Erleichterungen für ältere Menschen und beim Wohnortwechsel.
The German Bundestag recently approved legislation that will introduce digital wallets for personal identification documents and passports starting next year. This digital wallet, named "d-you", will allow citizens to verify their identity with authorities and business partners online more easily. In the future, digital ID cards could replace the current plastic cards, enabling people to keep their paper card at home.
According to Germany's Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger, the wallet is set to launch on January 2, 2027. This legislation is designed to comply with an EU regulation that requires every member state to provide a digital ID application for smartphones. The German law also aims to reduce bureaucracy for citizens, including allowing older people to continue using their existing ID card without needing a new one after turning 70.
The current requirement to reapply for a new ID card every ten years upon expiry will also be abolished.
Additionally, passport holders will no longer need to visit a government office to update their address when moving, as the passport will remain valid even if the old address is still listed. It is unclear when these new rules will take effect, as the law still needs to be approved by the Bundesrat.
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