Press releases

Since its introduction in 2010, it has been regarded as one of the most secure government-issued documents in the world: the German ID card with its integrated online ID function (eID). To ensure it remains secure in the future, new ID cards must be protected against attacks by quantum computers – this applies to the hardware and software of all ID cards issued in the coming years.

Bundesdruckerei and the start-ups neQxt and JoS QUANTUM are working together to strengthen digital sovereignty. Together, they are conducting research in the field of cyber forensics to combat future cyber threats.

Bundesdruckerei GmbH showcased its concept for the banknote of the future at the Banknote Conference in Fort Worth, USA.

European Commission publishes plans for a new European digital identity and a new eIDAS Regulation

Bundesdruckerei will continue to manage the Public Key Directory Service (PKD) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for a further five years.

Jointly developed by Vodafone, Bundesdruckerei and Giesecke+Devrient.