Constitutional protection of cash

Switzerland enshrines cash in its Constitution following a referendum

June, 2026

The protection of cash is gaining prominence in Europe amid the growing digitization of payments. In Switzerland, 73% of voters supported the constitutional amendment, which enshrines a guarantee of the availability of cash. At the European level, initiatives such as the Preparedness Strategy recognize cash as a key resource in times of crisis. Taken together, these measures reinforce its role as a strategic element for economic resilience and security.

Critical infrastructure

A context of increasing systemic vulnerability

June, 2026

From Sweden to Cyprus, including the European Central Bank, authorities are increasingly sending the same message: in a climate of uncertainty and digital vulnerability, cash remains essential to ensuring the continuity of payments. They recommend that citizens keep a small amount of cash at home as a basic precaution against potential emergencies.