The proposed transition to a digital currency, specifically the digital euro, poses a significant threat to our personal freedoms. This shift would mean that our lives, health and desires would become dependent on this system. Cash provides us with autonomy - we can choose what we spend it on without any interference or oversight. However, with a digital currency in place, if one criticizes or opposes the system in any way, they could be completely cut off from their own resources.

Moreover, according to research conducted by The Economist (2018), cashless societies could exacerbate economic inequality and leave some people behind entirely. It is also worth noting that such systems are vulnerable to cyber attacks which could potentially disrupt entire economies.

We must protect our freedom of choice and ensure that no entity has absolute control over our resources. We urge policymakers to reconsider this transition towards a cashless society and explore other alternatives that uphold individual freedoms while advancing economic progress. Please sign this petition if you stand for preserving these fundamental rights.