Today, 20 of the European Union's 27 members use the euro as their sole legal tender, enabling fee-free money transfers and simplified travel within the eurozone.
Germans initially feared rising prices with the euro, dubbing it 'teuro,' but have ultimately embraced it. A 2023 survey showed 79% in the eurozone view the euro positively.
The debt crisis tested the euro in the 2010s, but financial support measures and solidarity efforts averted a breakup. Europeans appreciate the convenience and benefits of the euro.
Free roaming across the EU since 2017 eliminated expensive phone bills when traveling. Standardization of USB-C chargers for electronic devices will further simplify technology use in the bloc.
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