Why a digital euro?

Annelieke A.M. Mooij

Chapter 2 in Designing the Digital Euro, 2026, pp 11-15 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter examines the rationale behind the development of a digital euro as proposed by the European Central Bank (ECB). The digital euro is intended to reinforce the monetary union, provide a secure and resilient alternative to private payment systems, and preserve the euro's role as a monetary anchor amid declining cash use and the rise of digital alternatives.

Keywords: Digital Euro; Central Bank Digital Currency; Monetary Sovereignty; Cryptocurrencies and Stablecoins; Financial Stability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035390632
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