Albania is strengthening the foundations of its digital identity with the presentation of the draft law on Electronic Identification, Trust Services, and the Digital Wallet, during a workshop organized within the framework of the Cyber Balkans project, funded by the European Union and implemented by eGA, CILC, and NÚKIB. The event brought together public institutions, the financial sector, the fintech community, and international partners to discuss one of the most important reforms in the digitalization of services.
In his opening remarks, the Director General of AKSK, Igli Tafa, emphasized the transformative role of the draft law in modernizing electronic identification and creating new opportunities for businesses and public services. He highlighted the importance of integrating cyber security into this process, especially in the context of the national vision for a cashless economy by 2030.
Ms. Emily van Rheenen, Component Lead at CILC for the Cyber Balkans project, praised Albania’s progress toward alignment with eIDAS 2.0, while Mr. Geert-Jan van de Ven, Director of the Information Security and Privacy Center in the Netherlands, underlined the importance of public–private cooperation for a trustworthy electronic identity ecosystem. Representatives from AKSHI presented the practical approach to implementing the Digital Wallet in Albania, outlining the key elements of its architecture and the opportunities this reform brings to public service delivery.
The workshop was enriched with an interactive session, enabling participants to provide feedback and comments on the practical implementation of the digital wallet and the main elements of the draft law. The discussions contributed to strengthening inter-institutional cooperation and preparing the country for establishing a secure, sustainable, and EU-aligned framework.
