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# MEPs advance digital euro talks with privacy safeguards
- URL: https://www.nupath.eu/meps-advance-digital-euro-talks-with-privacy-safeguards/
- Published: 2026-07-11T05:07:08.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-11T05:07:08.000Z
- Author: Christian Triantafillou Schade
- Tags: News, #source_The-Brussels-Times

The European Parliament’s economic affairs committee approved negotiations on a digital euro, prioritising privacy protections in transactions. The move aims to reduce reliance on non-EU payment systems like Visa and Mastercard, advancing Europe’s digital sovereignty. Talks now proceed to trilogue negotiations with the Commission and Council. **(THE BRUSSELS TIMES)**

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