[European Central Bank Plans to Launch Digital Euro Pilot Project in 2027] The European Central Bank stated that if lawmakers approve in time, the digital euro pilot project could be launched in 2027. After four years of research and preparation, the ECB plans to conduct partial digital euro transaction trials in mid-2027 and fully launch the project two years later. The ECB believes that this project is crucial for the financial sovereignty of the eurozone and serves as a strategic alternative to U.S.-dominated payment methods such as credit cards and stablecoins. Against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions, financial autonomy and resilience are seen as key to safeguarding Europe's economic sovereignty.