Annieke Logtenberg

Annieke Logtenberg works as a policy officer in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Mome Affairs, where she deals with document security and identity management. With a background in security and counterterrorism, she has previously worked on a range of security-related issues in different EU institutions. She holds an LLM in European law from Utrecht University and MSc in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Oxford.

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Digital travel credentials in the EU

On 8 October 2024, the European Commission adopted two proposals to digitalize passports and identity cards, also called ‘EU Digital Travel application', for individuals travelling to and from the Schengen area. This application will allow travellers to create a digital travel credential, which can be used for border checks and to accelerate their travel process. The introduction of digital travel credentials and the entry into operation of the EU Digital Travel application will make border crossings faster and smoother, facilitate freedom of movement and reduce administrative burdens for travellers, and improve the efficiency of border controls, which will strengthen security.

The audience will learn:

• Main elements of the Commission proposals
• Introduction to the EU digital travel application
• Advantages for different stakeholder groups (e.g. passengers, border authorities, etc.)
• Current state of play of the initiative and next steps

Panel discussion: Digital identity and wallets in global travel