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Finance Watch @financewatch.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A historic step for Europe's monetary sovereignty! 🇪🇺 💶 The @europarl.europa.eu backed the #DigitalEuro, bringing public money into the digital age & reducing Europe’s dependence on foreign payment giants. That makes Europe’s payments more inclusive, sovereign & resilient.

euractiv.com

‘A historic day’: European Parliament backs digital euro | Euractiv

Supporters say scheme is crucial to reduce Europe's dependence on US payment providers

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Finance Watch @financewatch.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The EU needs its own digital cash to ensure Europeans remain in control of their financial future. That's why Finance Watch backs the #DigitalEuro! 💶 As @pnorwood.bsky.social states: "Cash is a public good. That is what the digital euro is meant to preserve in the digital age."

euronews.com

Why is Europe's break from Visa and Mastercard facing resistance?

The digital euro could arrive by 2029 — but a bitter battle between Brussels and the banks stands in the way.

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Finance Watch @financewatch.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Monetary sovereignty is more important than ever. The #DigitalEuro can protect Europe against risks posed by #stablecoins by providing a safe alternative. More on this in our upcoming newsletter! If you're not signed up yet 👉 www.finance-watch.org/newsletter/

bnnbloomberg.ca

US Crypto Push Threatens EU’s Strategic Autonomy, ESM Chief Says

The Trump administration’s support of crypto currencies could hurt Europe’s monetary autonomy, supporting the case for a digital euro.

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