“If we want the digital Euro to become a success, we need a clear and convincing narrative of why we need it in the first place. People need to see the benefits of a digital Euro in their day-to-day lives. The European Central Bank and the European Commission have yet to make a compelling case of why we need the digital Euro and what added value it will deliver,” explained Markus Ferber MEP, the EPP Group Spokesman in the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee.
Of course it’s only complementary - now, that people still need convincing. Once it’s installed they’ll push to remove cash for good as ultimately it’s about control. And not being able to track cash transactions has been driving our governments crazy since forever.