ECB guy calling the digital euro "European sovereignty" — classic central bank playbook.

Of course they frame it that way. No central bank wants outside payment rails handling most transactions. When 2/3 of payments slip through their fingers, they call it a "strategic vulnerability." Translation: we're losing control.

Pilot 2027. Full rollout 2029.

"Protecting sovereignty" is just the cover story. This is about control, not freedom.