🚧 The European Central Bank faces opposition from EU lawmakers in developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) 🇪🇺
🔹 MEP Stefan Berger confirmed that a decision on the introduction of a digital euro will not be made in the near future
🔹 EU lawmakers have expressed concerns about possible costs for commercial banks and uncertainty about the value of CBDC for ordinary users
🔹 ECB President Christine Lagarde is trying to reassure lawmakers that a digital euro will not be released just yet, but some MEPs remain wary of potential privacy risks and mass surveillance
💬 Discuss in the comments: Do you think the EU should implement a central bank digital currency?
🔹 MEP Stefan Berger confirmed that a decision on the introduction of a digital euro will not be made in the near future
🔹 EU lawmakers have expressed concerns about possible costs for commercial banks and uncertainty about the value of CBDC for ordinary users
🔹 ECB President Christine Lagarde is trying to reassure lawmakers that a digital euro will not be released just yet, but some MEPs remain wary of potential privacy risks and mass surveillance
💬 Discuss in the comments: Do you think the EU should implement a central bank digital currency?