The Digital Euro: Control & The End Of Financial Privacy

The Digital Euro: Control & The End Of Financial Privacy Authored by Daniel Lacalle, European Union lawmakers in Strasbourg have now agreed on their position regarding the digital euro, approving it in a vote on the 8th of July 2026. With this position, the European Parliament can start talks with national governments on the details of the design and functioning of the digital euro.  The ECB argues that the digital euro is required to preserve the benefits of cash in a digital age and protect Europe’s monetary sovereignty, while offering a fast, secure,...