Cipollone, 'fondamentale concludere negoziati per euro digitale entro l'anno'

Piero Cipollone from the European Central Bank emphasizes the importance of concluding trilateral negotiations to adopt the Single Currency Package by year-end. This would provide legal certainty for the digital euro's preparations and establish a timeline for its potential issuance. Delays could hinder Europe's innovation and increase reliance on foreign providers. In the current geopolitical climate, timely progress on the digital euro is crucial for enhancing Europe's payment autonomy. Legal framework adoption is essential for defining the digital euro's features and regulations, ultimately enabling its issuance.

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