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EU Wants PSPs and Online Platforms to Cover Fraud Losses
Security & Fraud // November 28, 2025

The European Parliament and the European Council advanced rules that they said would provide consumers with greater protection from online fraud and hidden fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Meta Ordered to Pay $552 Million in Case Alleging GDPR Violations
Meta // November 20, 2025

Meta has reportedly been ordered to pay 479 million euros (about $552 million) after a Spanish court found that the company had violated the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and breached Spain’s antitrust law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

EU Calls for ‘Cutting Red Tape’ for Tech Companies
Cybersecurity // November 19, 2025

The European Union (EU) has released an extensive plan to ease digital regulations. 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....

EU Reportedly Investigating Google Over Alleged Demotion of News Publishers
Google // November 12, 2025

Two unnamed officials told The Financial Times that the European Commission, the EU’s antitrust watchdog, is preparing to launch a new investigation into Google’s parent company, Alphabet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Interviews & Exclusives
EU Cross-Border eCommerce Still Requires a Local Playbook

July 08, 2025
Watch more: Local Payment Methods Key to Winning Share Across European Markets 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 this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

New Security Regulations Focus EU FIs on Third-Party Risk Management

January 17, 2025
With the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) now in effect, organizations must pivot from preparation to active compliance and ongoing risk management, Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

EU’s Instant Payments Deadlines Loom With Challenges for X-Border Payments

January 08, 2025
Instant payments in the European Union will reach a milestone Thursday (Jan. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

PSD3’s Global Reach Brings US Financial Firms New Compliance Challenges

January 06, 2025
The newest update to the Payment Services Directive, PSD3, has been two years in the making, and final guidelines are expected to come this year. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
Google Withdraws EU Antitrust Complaint Targeting Microsoft’s Cloud Business

November 28, 2025
Google reportedly withdrew an antitrust complaint that it filed with the European Union against Microsoft. 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 this form, you agree to receive […]

EU Wants PSPs and Online Platforms to Cover Fraud Losses

November 28, 2025
The European Parliament and the European Council advanced rules that they said would provide consumers with greater protection from online fraud and hidden fees. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Meta Ordered to Pay $552 Million in Case Alleging GDPR Violations

November 20, 2025
Meta has reportedly been ordered to pay 479 million euros (about $552 million) after a Spanish court found that the company had violated the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation...

EU Calls for ‘Cutting Red Tape’ for Tech Companies

November 19, 2025
The European Union (EU) has released an extensive plan to ease digital regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...