The digital euro - anchoring Europe's strategic autonomy in a digital future
· Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank (Germany)
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JN · Joachim Nagel Wiki · Deutsche Bundesbank WikiThe digital euro - anchoring Europe's strategic autonomy in a digital futureContextKeynote speech by Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the House of the Euro, Brussels, 22 April 2026.
Why it mattersPresents the digital euro as a question of European strategic autonomy.
Problems raised- Geopolitical change raises payment sovereignty questions.
- Euro area payment solutions are fragmented.
- Europe relies on global payment providers.
Solutions proposed- Introduce the digital euro.
- Keep central bank money relevant in a digital economy.
- Adopt a firm legal framework for the digital euro.
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