Prevent profile fragmentation across Member States (EU conformance & testing framework)

Title

Prevent profile fragmentation across Member States (EU conformance & testing framework)

Summary

Without binding compliance and conformance mechanisms, the EUDI Wallet ecosystem risks national fragmentation – similar to historical FHIR profiles.

Submitted by:
Mobil Krankenkasse (statutory public body under German law)
Contact: Sascha Block, IT Architect

Problem / Background

  • Each Member State might interpret ETSI TS 119 478 and related profiles differently.
  • Divergent attribute mappings and policy rules hinder interoperability and reuse.
  • Lack of unified test suites prevents predictable quality assurance.

Proposal / Change Request

  1. Introduce an EU-level conformance testing framework:
    • Mandatory reference validator and test vectors.
    • Publication of national profiles + changelog.
  2. Define a compliance reporting process for QTSPs and Authentic Sources.
  3. Provide example validation pipelines (CI/CD-ready).

Expected Benefits

  • Stable interoperability across Member States.
  • Faster onboarding for Wallet Providers and QTSPs.
  • Reduced maintenance and harmonization overhead.

References

  • ETSI TS 119 478 – Discover Interface / Annex A
  • CIR (EU) 2025/1569 – Authentic Sources
  • eIDAS 2024/1183 – Article 45e, 45f
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