By Francesco Canepa
THE European Central Bank (ECB) said it could launch a pilot of the digital euro in 2027 provided it can secure timely approval from lawmakers for a project it deems vital for the euro zone’s financial autonomy.
The ECB has presented it as a strategic alternative to private, U.S.-dominated means of payment such as credit cards and stablecoins — a move it says is increasingly important in an era of heightened geopolitical friction, where financial autonomy and resilience are seen as key to safeguarding Europe’s economic sovereignty.
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