Payments, Sovereignty, and Critical Infrastructure: The Strategic Case for the Digital Euro

2026

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This paper argues that the digital euro is a critical infrastructure essential for the EU's monetary sovereignty, resilience, and strategic autonomy in an increasingly fragmented global economy.

* Explains the strategic case for the digital euro as critical payment infrastructure, not just a new product.
* Compares the digital euro to alternatives like stablecoins and private payment initiatives, highlighting their limitations.
* Advocates for swift legislative progress to ensure a robust digital euro with both online and offline functionality.

Digital Euro, Monetary Sovereignty, Critical Infrastructure, Payment Systems, Strategic Autonomy

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