On July 18th, the European Parliament backed the start of talks with the Council on the proposal for a digital euro, to ensure secure payments and reduce reliance on providers outside the EU. With 416 votes in favour, 169 against and 22 abstentions, Parliament authorised the opening of interinstitutional negotiations on the creation of the […]
The Convergence Report examines Member States’ progress towards joining the euro area
On 24 June, the European Commission published the 2026 Convergence Report, which assesses the progress made by Member States outside the euro area towards adopting the euro. More than 27 years after the introduction of the single currency, the euro has become a powerful symbol of Europe’s identity in the world. It is now the […]
Internships – Facilities services, environmental management and internal communications (ECB) – Germany
The European Central Bank is inviting applications for an internship within the Administration Directorate, which forms part of the ECB’s Directorate General Corporate Services. This directorate comprises three divisions offering a wide range of services, including technical management of facilities and buildings, logistics and infrastructure services, as well as security services. It works to reduce […]