EU Chief Boasts About Vaccine Passports, Calls For More Global Digital ID Collaboration

At the G20 Summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen advocated for a global digital ID system, similar to the COVID-19 vaccine passports. While she praised the EU’s digital certificate, which has been adopted by 51 countries and recognized as a WHO global standard, she also highlighted the EU’s move towards a bloc-wide digital identity app that could store personal data including credit cards and passport information. This emphasis on a centralized digital identification system has raised serious concerns about individual privacy and freedoms.