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To enhance surveillance and control further, the ECB pushes for a Digital Euro, a central bank digital currency (CBDC). While marketed as technological innovation, its primary purpose is control—imposing spending caps, negatives interest rates, and restrictions on holdings. This system would centralize monetary power, potentially shrinking individual savings and increasing government oversight.
The Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Europe's internal crises are echoing externally, reshaping global geopolitics. The transatlantic alliance, once the cornerstone of European security, is weakening. The U.S. now regards Europe increasingly as a financial and strategic burden rather than a partner, as evidenced by the defection of U.S. officials who openly criticize European fiscal policies.