German identity cards have a chip on them which allows you to interact with the authorities in a digital way, the #eID. But what if you are an EU Citizen living in Germany? Fear not! You too can get the eID card for EU citizens!
@jwildeboer spoiler: currently not really. The only really usuable things are getting a Führungszeugnis (if you need it) and registering your car if you live in the right place.
@jwildeboer Needs a YOLO option :D
Honest question... what does this actually get you? I've tried following all the links but I don't understand the benefit
@jwildeboer As a British person living in Belgium, I would say yes. eID cards were introduced here several years ago and, while it is (still, I think) technically optional, so many organisations assume you have one that it would quickly get very wearing without.
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Does this have fingerprints like the Personalausweis?
In this case, the answer would be obvious.
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That's nice. Can I get one too?
(I'm German and just had to get my new Personalausweis with photo and fingerprints.)