16.10.2025 New Podcast Episode: Der digitale Euro - und was er mit Sicherheit zu tun hat

The fourth episode of our podcast series 'Mit Sicherheit im Gespräch' has been released. In this episode, sociologist Carola Westermeier explains how the digital euro differs from other digital currencies and what impact its development could have on geopolitical power relations.

Visa, PayPal, and ApplePay have become an integral part of our everyday lives. However, with the increasing prevalence of digital payment systems, questions arise regarding data security, the susceptibility of digital technologies to errors, and even European sovereignty. In response to these challenges, the European Central Bank is currently developing the digital euro. In conversation with Sarah Kirst, sociologist Carola Westermeier explains how it differs from other digital currencies and what influence its development could have on geopolitical power relations.