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Investigation phase

  • A stocktake on the digital euroOpens in new window (October 2023)
  • ECB opinion on the European Commission’s digital euro legislative proposalOpens in new window (October 2023)
  • Progress on the investigation phase of a digital euro – fourth reportOpens in new window (July 2023)
  • Update on the work of the digital euro scheme’s Rulebook Development GroupOpens in new window (June 2023)
  • Progress on the investigation phase of a digital euro – third reportOpens in new window (April 2023)
  • Study on Digital Wallet FeaturesOpens in new window (Kantar, March 2023)
  • Market Research Outcome ReportOpens in new window (March 2023)
  • Digital euro – Prototype summary and lessons learnedOpens in new window (March 2023)
  • Progress on the investigation phase of a digital euro – second reportOpens in new window (December 2022)
  • Progress on the investigation phase of a digital euro – first reportOpens in new window (September 2022)
  • The case for a digital euro: key objectives and design considerationsOpens in new window (July 2022)
  • Study on the payment attitudes of consumers in the euro area (SPACE)Opens in new window – 2022
  • Study on New Digital Payment MethodsOpens in new window (Kantar, March 2022)

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