The European Parliament Has Approved An Amendment Supporting The Simultaneous Launch Of Two Forms Of Digital Currency, Consistent With A Proposal Advocated By The European Central Bank (ECB). This Development Significantly Increases The Likelihood Of A Dual-mode Solution Ahead Of Crucial Discussions At The Economic And Monetary Affairs Committee (Econ). Legislators Have Expressed Support For Issuing Both Online And Offline Versions Of The Digital Euro, Breaking With A Previous Proposal By The Leading Legislator In The Field (which Only Advocated For An Offline Version). Parliament Believes The Digital Euro Is Crucial For Strengthening EU Monetary Sovereignty, Reducing Fragmentation In Retail Payments, And Maintaining The Resilience Of The Single Market. With Transatlantic Relations Increasingly Strained, The ECB Hopes To Reduce Europe's Reliance On US Payment Giants Like Visa And Mastercard Through A Digital Euro

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