European Union news and trends

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 Regulators Look to Widen Crypto Supervision Umbrella
Cryptocurrency // November 02, 2025

European regulators are reportedly planning to expand central supervision of stock exchanges and cryptocurrency exchanges.  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,...

Apple Says EU’s Digital Markets Act Imposes ‘Onerous and Intrusive Burdens’
Regulation // October 21, 2025

Apple lawyer Daniel Beard reportedly told the General Court in Luxembourg on Tuesday (Oct. 21) that the European Union’s Digital Markets Act “imposes hugely onerous and intrusive burdens” on the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

OpenAI Tells EU Regulators They Should Facilitate Competition in AI Markets
artificial intelligence // October 09, 2025

OpenAI told representatives of the European Commission that the company faces difficulties in competing with “entrenched companies” in digital markets and that regulators should continue to be vigilant to facilitate competition in the markets for artificial intelligence-based services. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Interviews & Exclusives
Update: Real-Time Payments Reach New Milestones Across the US and Beyond

December 06, 2024
Real-time payments took center stage in 2024, with groundbreaking milestones reshaping how money moves worldwide. From the United States expanding its payment networks to new systems debuting in other regions, the year has been a turning point for faster, more accessible transactions. What follows are some key highlights from the year. Get the Full Story […]

Global Push for Real-Time Payments: EU, Brazil and South Africa Lead the Way

November 06, 2024
Real-time payments are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with new implementations and innovations emerging regularly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Fed Questions AI Productivity Boost as EU Starts Work on Regulating It

October 02, 2024
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is tempering expectations of an artificial intelligence (AI) productivity impact, while Malaysia unveiled ambitious plans to become an AI hub and the European Commission assembled...

France’s Gen Zers Top Digital Engagement Country Rankings

July 08, 2024
Although France checks in seventh — the first country below the median — in the recently released landmark report by PYMNTS Intelligence, “How the World Does Digital,” its Gen Z...

Quick Reads
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 (GDPR) and breached Spain’s antitrust law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

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...

EU Regulators Look to Widen Crypto Supervision Umbrella

November 02, 2025
European regulators are reportedly planning to expand central supervision of stock exchanges and cryptocurrency exchanges.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Apple Says EU’s Digital Markets Act Imposes ‘Onerous and Intrusive Burdens’

October 21, 2025
Apple lawyer Daniel Beard reportedly told the General Court in Luxembourg on Tuesday (Oct. 21) that the European Union’s Digital Markets Act “imposes hugely onerous and intrusive burdens” on the...