The European Central Bank will conduct experiments for the digital euro next year, an essential tool for the financial autonomy of the euro area.

The ECB has announced that it will accelerate tests for the digital euro, an essential project for maintaining the financial autonomy of the euro area. This year's experiments have demonstrated the potential of the digital euro in facilitating automatic payments, such as those for public transport. The Commissioner for Economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, will participate in a conference in Tallinn, highlighting the Commission's commitment to promoting this digital currency, which will be discussed in the context of geopolitical and technological changes.