In a declaration adopted at a meeting held in inclusive format on Thursday 23 October (see EUROPE B13713A7), the heads of state or government of the euro area countries called on the European legislator to “swiftly complet[e] legislative work” aimed at bringing the digital euro project to fruition.
According to these leaders, the digital euro represents “a strategic opportunity for supporting a competitive and resilient European payment system, contributing to Europe’s strategic...