Published on
09/07/2026 - 12:35 GMT+2
The European Parliament confirmed its negotiating position on the digital euro with a vote in Strasbourg on Thursday. EU lawmakers are now ready to begin negotiations with member state governments on how the digital euro will work.
The digital euro would be an electronic form of central bank money, issued and backed by the European Central Bank (ECB). It is intended to complement cash and existing banking services, rather than replace them.
Consumers would be able to hold digital euros in a dedicated wallet, subject to a holding limit yet to be determined.
