Explore the intersection of EU digital identity frameworks and anonymous credential systems in this 20-minute conference talk delivered by Anja Lehmann at Real World Crypto (RWC) 2025. As the opening presentation in the Credentials and Signatures session chaired by Cathie Yun, the talk examines whether these seemingly opposing concepts can successfully coexist in modern cryptographic implementations. Gain insights into the challenges and potential solutions for balancing identity verification requirements with privacy-preserving credential systems within the European regulatory context. For more detailed information, including the complete abstract and contributing authors, visit the official RWC 2025 program page.