The European Parliament and ECB are seeking backing for a digital euro to reduce reliance on existing payment providers and mitigate risks from geopolitical factors like Trump's tariffs.

The entities involved

• European Parliament →

  parliament of the European Union directly elected by the citizens of the Union

  • MEPs in the European Parliament debated Russia's hybrid attacks on September 14, 2026.Mon 15:57
  • A company, Trifork Group AG, whose headquarters is in Schindellegi, Switzerland, is conducting a share buyback governed by EU financial law.Mon 15:36
• European Central Bank →

  central bank of the European Union and the eurozone

  • The European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Mon 17:49
  • ECB has established swap line arrangements with central banks, with the ECB President leading central bank operations.Mon 17:35
• Mastercard →

  American multinational financial services corporation

  • Commonwealth Bank adjusts its payment processing programs following changes in Reserve Bank of Australia's policy, affecting card network fees.Sun 19:22
  • PayPal is a San Jose-based company, and its peer-to-peer service Venmo is linked to a Mastercard debit card.Sun 15:49

Related events

• The European Central Bank is managing the redesign of euro banknotes and linking the currency to European identity.Jul 24
• EU allows foreign payment dominance while considering a digital euro, alongside ICC sanctions against judges.Sep 3
• The IMF is monitoring risks from stablecoin growth, while the ECB has been laying the technical groundwork for the digital euro, amidst broader discussions on CBDCs.Sep 24
• The European Central Bank is monitoring the crypto market, viewing it as a potential alternative.Aug 1
• ECB policy affects borrowing costs in Eurozone members.Sep 6