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The ECB launches the digital euro pilot with 36 providers and payments in shops in 2027
The ECB selects 36 providers for a 12-month digital euro pilot starting in 2027. Only Eurosystem employees will use it in shops.
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The ECB unveils the accessible design of the digital euro app
The ECB details the design of the digital euro app, featuring accessibility functions that exceed the European Accessibility Act. It will be tested in the 2027 pilot.
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The ECB finalises the digital euro pilot after support from the European Parliament
The European Parliament backs the digital euro with 70% of votes. The ECB selects 36 entities for the pilot starting in September 2027.
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The ECB defends the digital euro as an anchor of European monetary sovereignty
The ECB defends the digital euro as an anchor of monetary sovereignty amid the digitalisation of payments.
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Bank of Spain tenders €78 million to develop digital euro infrastructure
The Bank of Spain tenders €78 million to develop the digital euro infrastructure, the largest public contract linked to the Eurosystem project.