Views on the digital euro

Katharina Taschner
commercial high school

“I often pay by phone in my daily life. That’s why I find the digital euro practical, because it could make paying both simpler and more secure. At the same time, I’m glad that cash will remain available.”

Jörg Hopfgartner
Principal, commercial high school, Vienna; spokesperson for the principals of Austria’s commercial high schools

“The digital euro combines the ability to compete on equal terms with international payment providers with the trustworthiness of the ECB and state-of-the-art technology, without replacing cash. Our students are key multipliers, sharing knowledge within their families and the business world.”
 

Christian Prantner
Chamber of Labour, Vienna

“The world of finance is getting increasingly complex. Everyone in our society should have easy access to financial services including money, banking and insurance. If implemented carefully and securely, the digital euro can help promote financial inclusion across society.”
 

Ingrid Korosec
Member of the Vienna Provincial Parliament; President of the Austrian Seniors’ Association

“The digital euro is designed as an additional option alongside existing digital payment methods. It is important to stress that a digital euro will not affect the availability of cash in any way. Cash is, of course, here to stay as a widely used and popular means of payment.”
 

Nicole Plessl
Student, Master of Education & Gender Studies

“The digital euro helped me understand why we need an alternative way to pay digitally. I’m uncomfortable with major US companies gathering data about me. I feel more comfortable knowing that my money is handled by an independent institution such as the central bank rather than by profit-driven corporations.”
 

Michele Macura
Expert by experience, Austrian Association Supporting the Blind and Visually Impaired

“I’d like to see a digital euro that leaves no one behind. Accessibility and inclusion need to be considered from day one and guaranteed through regular testing with all user groups.”
 

Michael Schleifer
Secretary General, Austrian Seniors’ Association

“The digital euro must be inclusive by design so that all groups in society, including senior citizens, can access and use the digital euro easily. Providing extensive information and guidance during its introduction will also be essential.”