Euro’s international use grew moderately in 2025, with its share across key indicators reaching about 20 %. The currency recorded the highest level of international debt issuance since its launch, surpassing $1.1 trillion, and it led the green and sustainable bond market, overtaking the dollar. The euro also behaved as a safe‑haven during several risk‑off events in 2025 and early 2026. Despite these gains, challenges remain, including rising geopolitical tensions, competition from other currencies and the development of alternative payment systems. European policymakers are urged to strengthen the euro’s economic resilience, legal integrity and geopolitical credibility to further enhance its global role. The European Central Bank highlighted its role in supporting the euro’s appeal through policy tools such as the enhanced repo facility.
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