Will the digital euro respect citizens’ privacy?
The ECB is currently working on introducing a digital currency – to exist alongside banknotes – that citizens and firms can use for everyday payments. A digital euro would be safer than bank deposits and inherently more stable than crypto assets such as Bitcoin. However, many are worrying: How will the ECB make sure that the digital euro respects users’ privacy?
Concerned about housing costs? Don’t put your faith in the ECB
In its new strategy, the ECB decided that housing costs should be better reflected in the inflation index. However, this won’t address citizens’ concerns. If there is anything the ECB can do about the rise in housing costs, it is to change the way it conducts its monetary policy.
Webinar: The ECB’s Neglected Secondary Mandate (Video)
A recording of Positive Money Europe’s new webinar on the ECB’s neglected secondary mandate is now available online.
New report “The ECB’s neglected secondary mandate: An inter-institutional solution”
A new report by Positive Money Europe proposes to break the deadlock on the ECB’s secondary mandate. Rather than cherry-picking its secondary objectives, the ECB should coordinate with other EU institutions to seek clarity on which EU priorities the ECB should support.