Since November 2024 we have: ✅ Improved the draft rulebook ✅ Explored the digital euro’s innovation potential with the market ✅ Gathered feedback to make the digital euro as inclusive and accessible as possible ✅ Engaged on how the digital euro would fit into the payments ecosystem ✅ Closely cooperated with EU institutions Access the full report

💶 Applications for the design contest for our future banknotes are now open! Are you a graphic designer residing in the EU? Submit your application by 12:00 CET on 18 August. Information about the application process can be found on our website

A digital euro would preserve consumers’ freedom to choose how to pay. It would safeguard monetary sovereignty, enhance resilience, and ensure we have a digital means of payment that is easily accessible and universally accepted across the euro area.

It’s official – Bulgaria will join the euro as of 1 January 2026, becoming the 21st country to adopt our single currency. Vice-President Luis de Guindos participated in a ceremony in Brussels to mark this milestone.

Congratulations to Alena Wabitsch, winner of this year's #YoungEconomistPrize! Alena’s research focuses on the importance of who communicates policies to the public. The #ECBForum is a great way to connect with young economists. Well done to all the finalists!

🔵 Watch live: the #ECBForum on Central Banking continues with a session on monetary transmission through households, consumption and savings: - Frank Elderson - Paolo Surico - Maria Teresa Valderrama Follow the event

The evolving challenges in the banking sector demand a more rigorous approach to asset and liability management and liquidity planning, says Supervisory Board member Patrick Montagner. Strong governance, refined strategies and thorough stress testing are key.

What do consumers in the euro area expect will happen to inflation, their incomes, their spending and the value of their homes 12 months from now? We’ve published the latest results of our Consumer Expectations Survey. Read the press release

What do consumers in the euro area expect will happen to inflation, their incomes, their spending and the value of their homes 12 months from now? We’ve published the latest results of our Consumer Expectations Survey.

🔵 Watch live: the #ECBForum on Central Banking opens with a session on the macroeconomic implications of changes in euro area labour markets with: - Luis de Guindos - Benjamin Schoefer @Schoefer_B - Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln Follow the event