European Central Bank: The international use of the euro has risen to around 20%.

(1) In 2025, the international use of the euro saw a slight increase, but it still lagged behind the US dollar. (2) An annual assessment report released by the European Central Bank on Tuesday showed that the overall share of the euro rose to around 20%. However, its proportion in foreign exchange reserves remained unchanged, still only about one-third that of the US dollar. (3) The European Central Bank stated that the issuance volume of international bonds denominated in euros reached a record high, and the euro played a leading role for the first time in the global green and sustainable bond market. (4) However, it also found that the use of the euro in daily foreign exchange trading decreased significantly.