It means nothing...
“Digital currencies, also known as ‘virtual currencies’ or ‘cryptocurrencies’ can be defined as ‘a digital representation of value, not issued by a central bank, credit institution or e-money institution, which in some circumstances can be used as an alternative to money.”
They've also added this:
“The arrival of permissioned cryptocurrencies promoted by banks, even by central banks, will reshape the current competition level in the inter-cryptocurrency market, broadening the number of competitors. ”
In summary, they say cryptos "can" be used as an alternative to money.
But the European Parlament, unfortunately, has no jurisdiction over this matter in the EU, they can't force a country to accept any other method of payment than the euro or their national currency.
It's up to the parliaments of the EU members to vote this for their internal legislation.
So..its just words.
Sorry, let me disagree with you
The European Parliament is mainly composed of elected members
In the sense that it reflects the image within their own countries
That is, they are not isolated from the views of their countries
I see a strong signal in the positive direction
Yeah,
it is composed of elected members (not mainly) but that means nothing.
Let's say Germany, France etc all the western group votes for and the Visegrad countries against.
Do you think the views of the majority will be imposed? No, that's not how the EU parliament works.
When it comes to the financial sector, all the parliament can do is guidelines, like the 3% deficit margin, they CAN'T impose a country anything when it comes to this.
Only the Economic and Financial Affairs Council, (not to be confused with the Economic and Financial Committee, lol) can with a
unanimous vote impose regulations in the EU area regarding financial matters.
But since it's a unanimous vote is clear everyone agrees
