EW1052 ID card cannot be read, the eID software opens and closes immediately; with the old ID card the problem is not present – Ewent

Follow the link below to install the most recent eID software version from your government.

https://eid.belgium.be/en/block/25/popup

Since it does work with the old ID card, it doesn't look like it's a hardware malfunction.

Due to the new ID card, it will probably be necessary to install the most recent eID software.

New layout Chip ID card Card Readers EW1052_EW1055.png

Next to installing the most recent eID software version from your Government/Bank; pay attention that the Chip on your ID Card is inserted correctly, for the Card Reader to be able to read the inserted ID Card.

There are older lay-out ID Cards and newer lay-out ID Cards in circulation.

The older ID Card lay-out, has the Chip on the front side.

The new ID Card layout, has the Chip on the back side present (refer to the picture above).

This could also differ per country.