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Gilles Boyer

Member of the European Parliament, European Parliament

2 articles · 23 June 2026 to 24 June 2026

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Argued that payment systems are instruments of power and Europe must control its financial infrastructure.
Argued that payment systems are instruments of power and that the digital euro would create a sovereign European alternative.

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Europe

European Parliament committee backs digital euro draft rules

The economic and monetary affairs committee approved the legislative framework after three years of negotiation, clearing a path for a 2029 launch if member states and the full parliament agree by year end.

Clara Devereux24 June 20267 min read

Technology

EU parliament committee backs digital euro to break US payment dominance

The European Parliament's economic committee approved the legal framework for a central bank digital currency, setting up a plenary vote next month and a potential 2029 launch.

Ana Belić23 June 20266 min read

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