Digital euro app will address user accessibility barriers, ECB says
( July 30, 2026, 08:43 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The digital euro app will include accessibility features designed to address barriers faced by users with different needs, the European Central Bank said on Thursday. The design will exceed European Accessibility Act requirements, and will include screen-reader support, keyboard navigation, simplified language and reduced-motion settings. Usability and accessibility testing will begin during the digital euro pilot in 2027.Press release follows....
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