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German identity cards have a chip on them which allows you to interact with the authorities in a digital way, the . But what if you are an EU Citizen living in Germany? Fear not! You too can get the eID card for EU citizens!

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@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.

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@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

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@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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@jwildeboer
Does this have fingerprints like the Personalausweis?
In this case, the answer would be obvious.

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@jwildeboer
I find it funny on why the App for the eID is called AusweisApp2. The original app was closed source. After numerous hacks they decided to do it open source and added the 2 in the name. At least they learnd from previous mistakes.
@silmaril
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@jwildeboer
That's nice. Can I get one too?
(I'm German and just had to get my new Personalausweis with photo and fingerprints.)

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