https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed It's been a slow and clunky process, but Germany has made some progress when it comes to digital IDs. Here's a closer look at the kind of digital ID you can have, depending on your residency status, and what it does. https://www.thelocal.de/20250707/what-are-the-digital-ids-you-can-get-in-germany Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:27:42 +0200 what-are-the-digital-ids-you-can-get-in-germany People in Germany will soon be able to prove their identity using an app on their smartphone, making it easier to complete everyday tasks like renting a car or opening a bank account. Here are the details. https://www.thelocal.de/20241010/explained-germanys-plans-for-a-new-digital-id-app-for-residents Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:35:54 +0200 explained-germanys-plans-for-a-new-digital-id-app-for-residents The European Commission has released details of its proposal to make passports and national identity cards available in a digital format on smartphones to "speed up travel" to and within the Schengen Area. https://www.thelocal.de/20241010/eu-unveils-plans-to-make-passports-and-ids-digital-for-schengen-travel Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:19:33 +0200 eu-unveils-plans-to-make-passports-and-ids-digital-for-schengen-travel