>>kotaKa+(OP)
> Google notes “supportive initial feedback” from government authorities and other parties:
Ah, then I guess everything is fine. I'm sure they aren't in favour because it gives governments greater control over what apps we're allowed to have on our phones. That would be absurd.
>>Yokolo+Lk
I feel like that makes the most sense. That this isn't something Google thought up but something that the EU wanted to ensure its government ID app was "safe". Google does benefit but the timing seems to line up.