Digital euro: the plan to Trump-proof the EU's economies

Digital euro: The plan to Trump-proof the EU's economies

Jul 1, 2026, 09:11 AM en source ↗

Summary

The European Central Bank is preparing a digital euro to reduce dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Its success hinges on offering consumers an easy-to-use payment system without triggering a flight from bank savings.

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The EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving consumers an easy-to-use payment system without prompting a flight from bank savings.