Evelien Witlox, project manager at the ECB, emphasizes the urgency of advancing the digital euro project to compete globally and provide a unified payment solution for eurozone members. The ECB initiated this project in 2021 due to the fragmentation of payment systems and reliance on foreign providers. While the digital euro aims to enhance financial inclusion, concerns exist regarding its design, privacy, and impact on banks. The ECB is working on a legal framework, but no concrete deadline is set for its launch. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)