With technical and preparatory work complete, the ECB pressed lawmakers to move quickly on Europe’s public digital currency amid global stablecoin concerns.
What to know : The European Central Bank has completed its preparatory work on the digital euro, awaiting action from political institutions. ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized a data-driven approach to interest rate decisions, with inflation projected to meet the 2% target by 2028. The digital euro is prioritized as a strategic financial tool, expected to launch in the second half of 2026.