Lagarde Advances Digital Euro to Defend EU Financial Autonomy
Key Takeaways ECB President Christine Lagarde confirmed a 12-month digital euro pilot set to launch in late 2027. The digital euro aims to protect Europe’s monetary sovereignty against the rise of US-led stablecoins. Full rollout by 2028 or 2029 hinges on final regulatory approval from EU parliament and council negotiators. Lagarde Reiterates Digital Euro Push…
