EU lawmakers voice doubts about digital euro

Europeans reject the digital euro—Is the ECB fighting a losing battle?
The European Central Bank (ECB) is struggling to explain why Europeans should adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Despite years of studies and discussions around it, European consumers have not embraced the digital euro.
EU lawmakers voice doubts about digital euro after ECB outage
European lawmakers are voicing fresh doubt about the European Central Bank’s digital euro project after an outage in the ECB’s existing payment system caused delays for thousands of households and traders.
Mass Banking Outage Sparks Doubts on EU’s Planned Digital Euro: Report
Vocal opposition to the European Central Bank's (ECB) digital euro project reportedly swelled after the institution's payment system crashed last month.
New ECB Report Shows Europeans’ Reluctance Toward Adopting Digital Euro
An ECB report reveals that European consumers show minimal interest in adopting the digital euro, citing choice for existing payment methods.
ECB’s Villeroy: Digital euro project more important than ever
The U.S.’s rejection of a central bank-designed digital currency has lent even more importance to the project in Europe, Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau said on Wednesday.
ECB Targets October Launch for Digital Euro, but Lawmakers Raise Concerns
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has said the ECB is looking to issue a digital euro by October 2025, once legislation comes
ECB President Christine Lagarde Targets October to Finish Digital Euro
The European Central Bank (ECB) plans to launch the digital euro, with the testing phase set to end by October 2025.
EU Targets October 2025 for Digital Euro Rollout Amid Legislative Scrutiny
The European Central Bank has announced plans to introduce a digital euro by October 2025, contingent upon the completion of necessary legislative processes. ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized the significance of this timeline,
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Trump’s Stablecoin Embrace Pushes European Union to Accelerate Digital Euro Plans
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As the European Central Bank aims to complete the testing phase for a digital euro by October, a top EU official says the ...
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EU Officials Warn US Stablecoin Push Could Undermine Euro Stability
EU officials warn that US stablecoins could threaten Europe's financial stability, urging accelerated digital euro development.
EU project launched to prepare health workers for a digital future
The initiative, Sustainable Healthcare with Digital Health Data Competence, or Susa for short, was launched in January with ...