We will review the overall design of a possible digital euro next year, once all choices have been made. I must stress that the Governing Council's approval of this first set of design choices has no bearing on whether or not we decide to move to the realisation phase – a decision that is likely to be made in October next year.
It also has no bearing on whether or not we ultimately decide to issue a digital euro. Throughout the remainder of the investigation phase, I will continue to hold regular hearings with this Committee.