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

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.

5 min read · 01 Jul 2026

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