16th conference of the international Porvoo Group in France 25−26 March 2010:
INTEROPERABLE ELECTRONIC IDENTITIES WOULD FACILITATE ONLINE SERVICE USE
Interoperable electronic identities and reliable identification of persons are a current topic in Europe and elsewhere in the world. Significant measures are being planned at the EU level in the field of electronic identity, with the aim being to achieve interoperability of electronic identities in pan-European government services.

This is promoted by projects including STORK, a Large Scale Pilot on electronic identity initiatives supported by the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) of the European Commission. Its aim is to establish a European eID Interoperability Platform that will allow businesses, citizens and government employees use their national eID in all EU Member States. The goal is the easy use of e-services across borders by utilising existing national systems.

The majority of EU Member States...