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The Digital Euro Association (DEA) is committed to independence in aggregating and amplifying the views of society and the furtherance of the public good through knowledge exchange, encouraging new ideas, and forward-thinking in the field of digital money. The DEA is the independent voice of citizens regarding digital money-related topics. Partnerships and collaborations are in no way an endorsement of Member ideologies, products and services, nor political regimes. Why should I support the Digital Euro Association as an individual? The DEA develops and curates valuable insights related to digital money. Amongst the most important advantages of supporting the DEA is access to this information and to our multidisciplinary community with the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals around the topic of digital money. How can I support the Digital Euro Association? 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