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news Dw English 2026-07-01

Digital Euro Plan Aims to Trump-Proof EU Economy from US Payment Giants

The EU is developing a digital euro to reduce reliance on Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay. The success of this initiative depends on creating an accessible payment system that doesn't cause people to withdraw savings from banks.

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