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European Parliament backs long-awaited digital euro to reduce US dominance in payments

Euronews · Jun 23, 2026, 1:05 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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The digital currency is expected to launch by 2029, in push to bolster European autonomy in payments away from the dominance of the US dollar.

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