President of the European Central Bank: Preparations for the digital euro are complete, awaiting action from political institutions

Techub News reports, according to CoinDesk, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated at a press conference that the ECB has completed the technical and preparatory work for the digital euro, and it is now up to political institutions to take action. Lagarde pointed out that the digital euro is a strategic priority for Europe's financial future. She said: "Our goal is to ensure that in the digital age, there is a currency that can serve as an anchor for the stability of the financial system." The ECB also called on EU institutions to act swiftly to pass regulations related to the digital euro. The digital euro is expected to be launched in the second half of 2026, a timeline consistent with other euro-backed stablecoin plans regulated by Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).