Digital euro ‘only defence’ against deepening US control of money, economists warn

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Why it matters

Economists, including Thomas Piketty, warn that a digital euro is necessary to counter the growing influence of the US in global finance. They urge MEPs to resist lobbying against the digital euro project, calling it a shortsighted move. This highlights the potential for a shift in the global monetary landscape.

Expected market reaction

Bullish Confidence 90% How confidence is read Horizon: Short term Impact: Moderate

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Source Financial Times
Claim Digital euro ‘only defence’ against deepening US control of money, economists warn
AI inference Bullish · 90%
Generated 2026-01-11 05:00

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Original source

Academics including France’s Thomas Piketty press MEPs to resist ‘shortsighted’ lobbying against the project

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Original article published by Financial Times on January 11, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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