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 – Ticket Communication – Germany
In your role as an intern, you will be part of a team responsible for communications relating to banknotes, working closely with the ECB’s Directorate General Communications and the national central banks of the Eurosystem to raise public awareness of banknotes and cash in general across the euro area.This work includes updating website content, creating […]