MEPs start talks on a digital euro
Thursday 9th July, 2026
European Parliament voted to begin negotiations with the Council on creating a digital euro with privacy safeguards, wide acceptance rules, caps, and cash protections across the EU.
This gives Wise a chance to comment on cross-border payments, competition and interoperability for EU customers, especially in the UK and EU.
Why have we flagged this?
EU Parliament moving negotiations on a digital euro directly affects cross-border payments and distribution — Wise could offer expert comment on interoperability, distribution via non-euro PSPs, and customer impact.
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