ZEW-Umfrage: Große Mehrheit der Unternehmen hält den digitalen Euro der EZB für überflüssig
Der digitale Euro soll Firmen Geschäftschancen eröffnen. Doch in der Industrie fallen die Pläne laut den Ergebnissen einer Umfrage, die dem Handelsblatt exklusiv vorliegen, durch. Woran liegt das?
In a recent ZEW survey, an overwhelming majority of companies, 77%, express indifference towards the European Central Bank's (ECB) proposed digital euro. Only 7% anticipate positive impacts, while 17% view it negatively. The survey, conducted across multiple industries, reveals that many firms see no added value in adopting the digital euro.
Vincent Rost, a study author, suggests the ECB should better highlight the benefits for businesses. Former Bundesbank Vice President Joachim Wuermeling argues that it is up to companies to maximize the benefits of the digital euro. The ECB has been working on the digital euro for six years, with final EU law negotiations underway in Brussels.
The ECB is also conducting a pilot phase with selected banks to issue the digital euro to their customers. The survey, which included 800 companies from manufacturing and information industries, indicates that many firms are unaware of the ECB's plans. Experts suggest that streamlined automated payments could reduce business risks and enable transactions with unfamiliar clients.
A more competitive European infrastructure could help businesses expand within the single market. However, some businesses may need to upgrade their payment systems for the digital euro. Despite these concerns, trade associations remain optimistic about the digital euro, predicting lower fees compared to the current US-dominated market.
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