Two Sides of the Same Coin: Europe's Path to Financial Sovereignty in Digital Money
About this event
Europe's approach to financial sovereignty in digital money is often framed as a single strategy, when in practice it is being built by several institutions moving in parallel.
Join us for a conversation between two Eurosystem central banks as we bring together Banque de France and Deutsche Bundesbank for a constructive conversation on the Eurosystem's approach to digital financial sovereignty.
The discussion will explore the role of euro-denominated stablecoins alongside the digital euro, questions of equivalence and recognition for non-EU stablecoin regimes, and what a coherent European strategy for digital money should look like.
Who should attend?
This session is designed for professionals and stakeholders in digital assets, financial services, EU policymaking, and central banking, as well as academics and civil society actors engaged in questions of monetary sovereignty, payments infrastructure, and regulatory governance.
No technical background is required, but a general understanding of the digital euro project and the current stablecoin regulatory landscape will enrich the experience.
Participants of the Panel
Alexandre Stervinou (Director, Cash and Retail Payments Policy and Oversight, Banque de France)
Dr. Heike Winter (Head of Division, Digital Euro Ecosystem, Deutsche Bundesbank)
Moderator
Anne-Sophie Kappel (Executive Director, DEA)
Location and Date
Location: Online
Date: 24th September 2026
Time: 17:00-17:45 (CET)
Language: English
Agenda
17:00 CET – Welcome address
17:05 CET – Panel discussion
17:40 CET – Questions from the audience
17:45 CET – End of videocast
Tickets and registration
Required via Luma; you will receive the URL for the online panel in advance.
Contact
Digital Euro Association
E-Mail: info@digital-euro-association.de
Web: www.digital-euro-association.de
About the Digital Euro Association
The Digital Euro Association (DEA) is a think tank focused on crypto assets, stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDC), and other forms of digital money. Committed to independence and intellectual integrity, the DEA serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, innovative thinking, and informed dialogue, amplifying societal perspectives and advancing the public good in the evolving landscape of digital finance.
As an independent voice on digital money, the DEA represents the interests of citizens by fostering open discussions and critical analysis. While the DEA actively engages in partnerships and collaborations, these do not constitute endorsements of partner ideologies, products, services, or political regimes.
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