The Strategic Institutionalization of the Digital Euro: Analyzing the European Parliament’s Endorsement of Monetary Sovereignty and Payment Infrastructure Autonomy

A significant legislative advancement for the future of the European monetary system was documented on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, as the European Parliament provided its first major endorsement for the development of a digital euro. The assembly formally signaled its support for the European Council’s negotiating stance, advocating for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) […]