The law on electronic signatures paves the way for faster and less restrictive procedures. Photo: Shutterstock

The law on electronic signatures paves the way for faster and less restrictive procedures. Photo: Shutterstock

A click rather than a pen. On 15 May, the Chamber of Deputies passed a law formalising the use of electronic signatures for administrative acts. Behind this step is a desire to speed up procedures, reduce paperwork and prepare for the arrival of the European digital identity portfolio.

On 15 May 2025, the Chamber of Deputies passed bill no. 8089, authorising electronic signatures for administrative acts. This new legal framework allows institutions, authorities and citizens to digitally sign their documents. According to the digitalisation ministry, this is a tool that “simplifies the procedure” and is part of the wider objective of modernising public services. Paper signatures are still available.

The law requires any electronic signature used to be of the “qualified” type, as laid down in European eIDAS regulation no. 910/2014. This level of security requires solutions such as Luxtrust or other certified means of identification capable of verifying the digital identity of the signatory. The aim is to reduce paperwork, shorten processing times and lighten the administrative burden.

This text also paves the way for the launch of the Eudi Wallet, the European digital identity wallet that Luxembourg is to introduce by the end of 2026. This too will enable official documents to be signed securely. It will be added to existing tools and will meet the technical requirements of the eIDAS regulation.

This article in French.

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