Laura Serafini

In this insightful discussion, financial journalist Laura Serafini dives into the complexities of implementing a digital euro. She unpacks the geopolitical stakes involved, addressing competition with the U.S. and Russia. Laura explains the technical foundation of the digital euro and the political hurdles it faces within the EU. A key issue arises: who will shoulder the infrastructure costs? Amid banks' concerns, Laura debates the financial implications for both states and banks, all while emphasizing the need for resilience in crises.