The digital euro, step by step

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The digital euro, step by step

Investigation phase

Preparation phase

Eurosystem moves to next phase to build technical readiness

Council of the EU adopts its negotiating mandate

European Parliament ECON committee approves the framework (43–14)

European Parliament adopts its negotiating position in plenary

First political trilogue

Political agreement on the Digital Euro Regulation targeted

12-month Eurosystem pilot expected to begin

Potential first issuance