They agreed on a statement in which they expressed their support for strengthening the position of the euro on the global stage in order to enhance the EU’s strategic autonomy while preserving an open economy, contributing to the stability of the global financial system, and supporting European businesses and households. EU leaders stressed the need for a robust, inclusive and sustainable recovery. They highlighted the key role that the Recovery and Resilience Facility will play in supporting reforms and investments to finance the green and digital transitions and in increasing the EU’s growth potential. They also emphasised the importance of a sound financial architecture and well-functioning financial markets. Leaders called for a more innovative digital finance sector and more efficient payment systems, and for exploratory work to move forward on the possible launch of a digital euro. They also asked for expedited work to continue to further stimulate the growth of the EU’s green financial market and foster Europe’s leadership in the green transition. At the next Euro Summit meeting in June 2021, leaders will discuss the economic challenges for the euro area in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis and review progress on the Banking Union and Capital Markets Union.