Digital transformation is accelerating throughout Europe, and with it the growing need for reliable solutions for signing and validating sensitive documents. Against this backdrop,itsme® has taken another major step forward by extending the coverage of its Qualified Electronic Signature (QES ) services to seven new European countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
With this extension, itsme® is now available in 24 European countries, reinforcing its position as one of the most accessible and interoperable players in digital identity and electronic signature.
eIDAS interoperability at the heart of expansion
One of the major advantages of itsme® is its compliance with the European eIDAS regulation, which establishes a common framework for electronic identification and trust services. Thanks to this interoperability, a qualified electronic signature created via itsme® has the same legal value in all European Union countries.
In practical terms, a document signed in Greece with itsme® will have exactly the same legal force as one signed in Belgium, Poland or Austria. This European harmonization considerably simplifies life for individuals and companies working across borders.
Greater accessibility for individuals and SMEs
itsme® is not just a tool designed for large companies: its simplicity of use makes it an ideal ally for individuals and SMEs alike.
For private individuals, itsme® makes it possible to sign employment contracts, bank agreements or leases securely online, with no need for travel or paperwork.
For SMEs, it’s a guarantee of streamlined administrative and commercial processes, with electronically signed documents sent and received in just a few clicks.
The availability of the service in these 7 new countries opens the door to a much wider market, where digital trust is a key competitive factor.
Why choose a qualified electronic signature?
In a world where dematerialization of processes is becoming the norm, it is crucial to distinguish between the different levels of electronic signature.
A simple electronic signature may suffice for everyday documents, but it doesn’t always guarantee strong legal protection.
The qualified electronic signature, on the other hand, is the highest level of security recognized by eIDAS. It is based on strict authentication of the signatory’s identity, and offers a legal presumption equivalent to a handwritten signature.
In other words, using QES via itsme® means ensuring that your most important documents – contracts, financial agreements, legal documents – are protected and legally incontestable.
One step closer to a trusted digital Europe
With this extension to Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, itsme® confirms its mission: to make digital identity and qualified signature accessible, simple and secure for all citizens and companies in Europe.
eIDAS interoperability, combined with itsme®’s fluid user experience, represents a major step forward in the construction of a unified European digital market, where trust and simplicity are no longer options but standards.
Now available in 24 European countries, itsme® is not just a geographical expansion. It’s a concrete step towards a safer, simpler and more connected digital Europe – for individuals and SMEs alike.
