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Why Europe wants a digital euro | DW News

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July 9, 2026

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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

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DailyNewsHungary

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· 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/

Investing.com

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· Jun 28, 2026

What would the digital euro look like?

What would the digital euro look like?

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jul 10, 2026

European Parliament Approves Digital Euro Negotiations in Landmark Vote

The European Parliament has voted decisively to begin negotiations on the creation of a digital euro, with 416 MEPs supporting the move against 169 opposing. The proposed ECB-backed digital currency would complement cash rather than replace it, offering free basic services and high-level privacy protections while imposing limits to safeguard financial stability. The post European Parliament Approves Digital Euro Negotiations in Landmark Vote appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

TechRepublic

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· 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.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 9, 2026

World : European Parliament Backs Digital Euro

STRASBOURG, July 9 (Bernama-dpa) -- The European Parliament backed the introduction of a digital euro by a large majority in Strasbourg on Thursday, paving the way for discussions on a legal framework for an electronic version of the common European currency, reported German news agency dpa.

Le Monde

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· Jun 23, 2026

Europe bets on digital euro to counter the overwhelming dominance of the US dollar

The European Parliament will examine on Tuesday the creation of a digital euro system, designed to make payments cheaper and faster and, above all, to reduce Europe's dependence on US intermediaries.

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Related coverage for "Why Europe wants a digital euro | DW News": DailyNewsHungary — Digital euro? European Parliament’s project is one step closer now. Investing.com — What would the digital euro look like?. Hungarian Conservative — European Parliament Approves Digital Euro Negotiations in Landmark Vote. TechRepublic — EU Digital Euro Plan Takes Aim at Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay. BERNAMA — World : European Parliament Backs Digital Euro. Le Monde — Europe bets on digital euro to counter the overwhelming dominance of the US dollar