The European Union is stepping into a new era with the digital euro. Finance ministers gathered in Copenhagen aim to establish a common roadmap for the digital euro project.

Spanish Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo emphasized the need for Europe to reduce its dependence on external digital payment systems. This is a crucial area where we must make rapid progress.

The necessary legal framework for the digital euro has not yet passed through the European Parliament. However, the European Central Bank expects the legislation to be completed in the first half of next year.

Dombrovskis stated that the digital euro project is of great importance for Europe's strategic independence. This project is seen as a critical step for the future of Europe.