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.
Digital Euro Awareness Has Risen, But Interest in Using One Has Not: ECB
The European Central Bank has found that awareness about a digital Euro has risen, but interest in using one has not.
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.
ECB Targets October to Finish Digital Euro Preparation Phase
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has said the ECB is looking to issue a digital euro by October 2025, once legislation comes into effect - if the central bank has its way. However, lawmakers recently raised doubts on whether a digital euro can take flight, according to a Reuters report on Monday.
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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Vast majority unaware of digital euro but half would approve its introduction
Around half the Maltese people would be on board with the introduction of a digital version of the euro, though the vast majority are unaware of it, according to a survey carried out by the ...
Trump's embrace of stablecoins makes digital euro more urgent - EU official
As the European Central Bank aims to complete the testing phase for a digital euro by October, a top EU official says the ...