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Aurore Lalucq

Chair of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, European Parliament

3 articles · 17 February 2025 to 23 June 2026

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Called the committee vote a historic day for Europe and framed the digital euro as essential for payment resilience.
Dismissed the Commission's condemnation of US sanctions as insufficient, arguing the EU must build technological independence starting with payment systems and sovereign cloud infrastructure.
Criticised the Commission for excluding Parliament from the simplification plans and urged a more collaborative approach.

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Europe

European Parliament committee backs digital euro to break US payment dominance

Economic and monetary affairs committee votes to advance legislation after years of deadlock, with MEPs framing the project as a geopolitical necessity rather than a purely monetary one.

Peter van den Berg23 June 202611 min read

Technology

US sanctions on former EU commissioner escalate transatlantic tech dispute

Washington's travel ban on Thierry Breton and HateAid staff marks a shift from trade rhetoric to personal sanctions, forcing Brussels to choose between defending its digital rulebook and avoiding deeper confrontation.

Ana Belić29 December 20256 min read

Politics

Von der Leyen's deregulation drive blindsides Brussels with speed and secrecy

The Commission president's second term began with a rapid simplification agenda announced in Budapest, leaving her own staff, MEPs and national capitals scrambling to catch up.

Sofia Marchetti17 February 20259 min read

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