FAQs

The ECB provides answers to 26 questions on the digital euro in its official FAQ, last updated on March 5th, 2026. We question the answers based on our research and analysis of the publicly available information about the digital euro. Some answers are oversimplifying the reality, some pass over unpleasant facts, and most of them reveal design problems with the digital euro.

Purpose and benefits of the digital euro

Implementation and functionality

Progress and stakeholders

Impact and considerations