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EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives
February 09, 2026

Is Europe too reliant on international payments companies such as Visa and Mastercard? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Report: EU Officials See Little Progress in Tariff Talks With US
April 15, 2025

The European Union reportedly expects most of the U.S. tariffs to remain in place after a Monday (April 14) meeting between EU and United States officials made little progress. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Europe Signals ‘No Compromise’ on Trade, Prepares Counter-Tariffs on US Tech
April 11, 2025

The U.S.-initiated tariffs have been paused for three months and the negotiation posturing has begun. Brussels is bracing for a fresh escalation in the EU-US trade standoff after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen indicated the bloc would not hesitate to retaliate if negotiations...

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EU Tech Founders Unite to Battle Startup ‘Brain Drain’ to US
March 12, 2025

European tech founders are teaming to keep young startup talent from leaving the continent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Eight in 10 EU Mid-Market Firms Needed Working Capital Solutions in 2023
March 28, 2024

European middle-market firms have the second-highest need for working capital solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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UK FCA Prioritizes Digital Innovation, Fraud Prevention for 2024
March 26, 2024

Amid a challenging economic landscape, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled its Business Plan for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, marking the culmination of its three-year strategic roadmap.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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ECB President Christine Lagarde Says EU Needs Capital Markets Union 
November 17, 2023

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said the European Union (EU) needs a “European SEC” that will replace the region’s currently fragmented supervision with a more top-down approach like that of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Device-as-a-Service Startup Fleet Expands into Germany
September 14, 2023

French Device-as-a-Service startup Fleet has expanded into Germany, aiming to optimize the lifecycle of workplace equipment for companies and startups there. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Big Tech Firms Warn UK Risks Losing Its ‘FinTech Crown’
June 06, 2023

A U.K. lobbying group wants Great Britain’s next government to improve the country’s technological standing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...