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