The show about the digital euro can also be watched on the 15min YouTube platform.
To make it easier, we also provide the main topics discussed in the show.
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- 00:00 What is the digital euro?
- 03:40 Why does Europe need a digital euro?
- 07:40 Myths and reality
- 14:05 Will everyday transfers be taxed?
- 19:29 Pressure from commercial banks
- 26:50 Will it be better after introducing the digital euro?
How did Lithuanian representatives vote?
On July 9, the European Parliament took an important step – politicians decided to start interinstitutional negotiations on the creation of the digital euro.
This decision was supported by 416 MEPs, including all Lithuanian politicians except Petras Gražulis and Waldemar Tomaszewski, who were among the 169 who voted against.
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What are the arguments?
W. Tomaszewski told 15min that he is basically against the euro, and that with the introduction of the digital euro there will be “no more control”.
