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“Fragmentation is a strategic vulnerability”
Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis explains in an interview that Europe must strengthen the banking union, facilitate cross-border banking and mobilise savings for investment if it wants to boost competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy.
Read the full interview here: https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/press/supervisory-newsletters/newsletter/2026/html/ssm.nl260812.en.html
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Did our social media team film this video?
No.
Should you still have your say on the designs for the next series of euro banknotes?
Absolutely.
Tell us what you think about the designs for the next series on our website.
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
We tested Charlotte, Larissa and Olivia on their knowledge of all things banknotes 💶
Want to have your say on the new look of our banknotes?
Check out the 🔗 in the first comment.
#EuroInMotion
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Thank you Rome for a full camera roll 📸
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
What could wars and cyberattacks mean for your savings?
In this episode of Euro Matters, Paul Gordon speaks with Supervisory Board member Sharon Donnery about some of the biggest risks facing European banks. They discuss how the ECB tests banks’ ability to keep your money safe during times of uncertainty – and why trust matters for savers, borrowers and the wider economy.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
ECB publishes results of 2026 geopolitical risk reverse stress test – press release
https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2026/html/ssm.pr260731~93964644b0.en.html
ECB web page on fraud
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/services/using-our-site/disclaimer/html/misuse.en.html
ECB web page on consumer protection
https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/about/organisation/national-supervisors/consumer-protection/html/index.en.html
ECB Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank
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Link in the first comment 👇
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Did you guess correctly?
1️⃣ The digital euro is designed for everyone, regardless of your digital skills. Inclusion is key.
2️⃣ Your personal data will remain private. The ECB won’t be able to identify you during payments.
3️⃣ You can use the digital euro offline by adding funds to your account. Convenient, right?
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Banknotes are colourful, useful and…
an important symbol of Europe 🇪🇺
🤔 But did you know they are getting a new look?
We’re redesigning euro banknotes, making them more secure, environmentally friendly and relatable for Europeans.
And you can have your say 📢
Tell us which banknote designs you like best!
Check out the 🔗 on our website.
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
🤔 Have you heard about the digital euro?
💶 The digital euro would be just like cash, but in digital form.
🌍 You could easily use it anywhere in the euro area, including in shops or on websites. You could also use it to send money to friends and family.
🛜 It would work anytime, anywhere – even without an internet connection.
💪 As a pan-European payment solution, it would strengthen Europe’s resilience and reduce reliance on non-European payment providers.
Want to learn more about the digital euro? Go to our website and search for “digital euro”.
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
An incredible six million of you have already had your say on how our banknotes should look in the future!
Europeans have been sharing their favourite designs around dinner tables, in chat groups and online.
If you haven’t yet expressed your views, you can still do so on our website.
And, if you have, help us spread the word.
