What is blocking the merger of the vital card and the identity card, supposed to fight against social fraud?

In his interview on TF1, the President of the Republic expressed his support, on principle, for this administrative simplification measure, which was endorsed by former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.

Bank employees will be able to verify people presenting their IDs thanks to access to the register of ID card photos - the Ministry of Digital Affairs reports, citing a project adopted by the government. There will also be no need to inform banks or credit unions about the replacement of the ID.