Europe bets on digital euro to counter the overwhelming dominance of the US dollar
Le Monde · 23 Jun 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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Europe is moving towards a digital euro to enhance payment efficiency and reduce reliance on the US dollar. This initiative aims to strengthen Europe's financial sovereignty in the global market.


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