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Ireland's EU Presidency may accelerate digital euro legislation timeline The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union is actively pushing to finalize the legislative process for the digital euro by the end of the year. This push involves the Presidency chairing the final stage of negotiations, known as trilogues, between the Council of the European Union, the European Parliament, and the European Commission. If the Presidency successfully concludes these talks, the European Central Bank can begin preparations in earnest, potentially allowing the digital euro to go live as early as 2029.

Reported by 7 independent outlets Written Oct 8
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  • The digital euro could go live in 2029 if the Irish Presidency gets the legislation over the line before the end of the year.siliconrepublic.com
  • The Irish Presidency holds the final stage of negotiations between the Council, the European Parliament and the Commission, known as trilogues.siliconrepublic.com
  • The digital euro is intended to complement cash, not replace it, and offers 'cash-like privacy'.siliconrepublic.com

Why it matters

The digital euro is viewed as a strategic move toward financial sovereignty for the euro area, reducing Europe's heavy reliance on foreign-based payment schemes. For the European Commission, successfully driving this legislation forward is key to developing a pan-euro area payment solution and infrastructure, which is central to its mandate for economic stability and competitiveness.

This push aligns with a broader European strategy to strengthen strategic autonomy in a 'more conflictual and less stable world.' The Commission's ability to deliver this digital infrastructure is a core component of its wider push on EU competitiveness, alongside other measures to strengthen the legal tender status of cash.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the final trilogue negotiations successfully overcome technical or political hurdles?
  • What specific privacy safeguards will be finalized for the digital euro framework?

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Political consensus is reached quickly among member statesThe legislative process could be finalized sooner than expected, potentially bringing the 2029 launch date forward.
Significant disagreements arise during the triloguesThe Presidency's ambition to conclude talks this year could fail, delaying the European Central Bank's preparations and the digital euro's launch.

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