Forty-eight EU lawmakers have added a passage supporting the digital euro in a report on the European Central Bank, which will be voted on Tuesday. The digital euro aims to provide an electronic form of cash issued by the ECB, supplementing existing payment methods. The proposal has gained importance amid economic tensions with the US, offering an alternative to Visa and Mastercard. However, the European Parliament faces a political deadlock regarding its design, with differing opinions among MEPs. Supporters argue it would enhance European monetary sovereignty and reduce reliance on American payment systems.