In fact, a clear message from our recent public consultation was that most respondents were willing to support a digital euro, but only on the condition that the Eurosystem maintained its commitment not to use a digital euro to discontinue cash. [17] We are also learning from our experience with cash. Cash forms the basis of Europeans’ expectations of central bank money.
Accordingly, the digital euro should be widely accessible, inclusive, and respectful of privacy. It is also expected to be legal tender, while fully respecting the legal tender status of cash. Conclusion Let me conclude. The world is changing fast.