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ECB euro banknote redesign and digital euro pilot

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Latest: European Central Bank unveils new euro banknote designs

The European Central Bank (ECB) is progressing with a major redesign of euro banknotes and the development of a digital euro. The physical redesign aims to enhance security against advanced counterfeiting, improve access

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European smartphone market contraction

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Latest: European economy faces market barriers as smartphone sales decline

The European smartphone market is experiencing a downturn, with shipments falling by 10% year-on-year. This decline is attributed to factors including memory shortages, rising component prices, high inflation, and geopol

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EU digital euro advances: accessibility and privacy debates

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Latest: ECB advances digital euro privacy and tokenised finance plans

In July 2026, the European Parliament moved the digital euro project into formal trilogue negotiations, targeting a 1 January 2029 launch. The project aims to reduce strategic dependence on U.S. card networks, which proc

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