Digital Euro by 2028? Why Sweden is defending cash while Spain pushes for digital-only

Digital Euro by 2028? Why Sweden is defending cash while Spain pushes for digital-only

In a letter sent in March 2026, Pedro Sánchez urged the European Council to accelerate the digital euro launch to 2028, framing it as a necessity for “financial sovereignty.” However, this push contrasts sharply with Sweden, where authorities are now mandating physical cash reserves as a defense against 2026’s rising geopolitical cyber-risks. For residents in Spain, the shift is already hitting… Source