The ECB has outlined the accessibility features of the digital euro app, which will exceed the requirements of the European Accessibility Act, and will start usability and accessibility testing in 2027.
Why it matters. The digital euro project affects financial services and privacy, as it introduces a new form of digital currency.
On 30 July 2026 the ECB issued a press release outlining the accessibility features of the digital euro app, the design of which will go beyond the requirements set out in the European Accessibility Act , and announcing that the ECB would start usability and accessibility testing as part of the digital euro pilot in
On 30 July 2026 the ECB issued a press release outlining the accessibility features of the digital euro app, the design of which will go beyond the requirements set out in the European Accessibility Act , and announcing that the ECB would start usability and accessibility testing as part of the digital euro pilot in 2027.
On 15 September 2026 the ECB issued a call for expression of interest inviting e-commerce and mobile commerce (m-commerce) merchants operating in the euro area to take part in the digital euro pilot .
