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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1536, Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch priest and philosopher (born 1466) passed away. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1879, Margherita Piazzola Beloch, Italian mathematician (died 1976) was born. In 1900, Marcel Paul, French communist politician and Holocaust survivor (died 1982) was born. In 1902, Günther Anders, German philosopher and journalist (died 1992) was born. In 1962, Luc De Vos, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014) was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
'Europeans are fully awake': Why the EU is pushing for a new 'digital euro'
The European Union is moving closer to creating a digital euro as an alternative payment system for Europeans. But why are lawmakers so keen to create a virtual currency and how would it work for EU residents?
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DW News
· Jul 9, 2026
Why Europe wants a digital euro | DW News
The digital euro is one step closer to reality after winning a key vote in the European Parliament today. It's not just about making payments easier. EU leaders see the digital currency as a way to reduce Europe’s dependence on American payment giants like Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay. #europe #euro #digitalpayments #cash #dwbusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
DailyNewsHungary
· Jul 9, 2026
Digital euro? European Parliament’s project is one step closer now
The European Parliament has taken a major step towards introducing the digital euro, a secure, state-backed digital alternative to cash while strengthening Europe's financial independence from foreign payment providers. Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/digital-euro-european-parliaments-project/
RTL Today
· Jul 9, 2026
Years in the making: EU parliament greenlights digital euro
The European Parliament has given the green light to the next stage of the digital euro, paving the way for negotiations on the legislation needed to introduce the EU's digital currency, potentially by 2029.
TechRepublic
· Jun 23, 2026
EU Digital Euro Plan Takes Aim at Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay
EU lawmakers are advancing digital euro rules as Brussels seeks a public payment option to reduce reliance on US-linked payment systems and wallets. The post EU Digital Euro Plan Takes Aim at Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay appeared first on TechRepublic.
Reuters
· Jun 23, 2026
EU to ramp up Meta probe into addictive design: reports
The European Commission is set to escalate a probe into Meta Platforms that alleges its social media offerings are designed to be addictive to children, Bloomberg News. #News #Europe #Tech #Meta #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: reports https://reut.rs/4p2Z8el 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
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· Jun 23, 2026
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Related coverage for " 'Europeans are fully awake': Why the EU is pushing for a new 'digital euro' ": DW News — Why Europe wants a digital euro | DW News. DailyNewsHungary — Digital euro? European Parliament’s project is one step closer now. RTL Today — Years in the making: EU parliament greenlights digital euro. TechRepublic — EU Digital Euro Plan Takes Aim at Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay. Reuters — EU to ramp up Meta probe into addictive design: reports. The Week — Europe: Can it really ditch U.S. tech?