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Southern Europe Is Open But Tourists Are Few
July 19, 2020

Despite government incentives, travel bookings are down in Italy, The New York Times reported. 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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Europe Reopens, Shopping Spree Underway
July 14, 2020

The phrase “shop ‘til you drop” hasn’t been used for months as the world hunkered down to stop the spread of COVID-19. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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EU Plans To Fight Foreign Competition
June 18, 2020

The European Union (EU) plans to fight the effects of hostile rivals trying to take over businesses vulnerable after the coronavirus pandemic, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Mastercard’s Fintech Express Aims To Fuel European Startups
June 02, 2020

Mastercard has added a program designed to assist FinTech startups in Europe with quickly launching and expanding, the company announced on Tuesday (June 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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EU Ministers To Meet Via Video On Virus’ Financial Hit
March 15, 2020

Mario Centeno, head of the Eurogroup of eurozone finance ministers, will head up a video conference meeting of European Union officials Monday (March 16) in an attempt to assess how to steer the economy back on track amid the coronavirus outbreak, Reuters reported. Get the...

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EU Wants PSD2-Like Regs For Big Tech Data
February 19, 2020

The European Commission is planning a single European market for data, in hopes that by pooling talent, the region can compete with Big Tech in Silicon Valley and China, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Feb. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Europe Tells G20 To Tackle Tech Firm Taxation
February 14, 2020

Europe has long sought to make very profitable Big Tech companies conducting business through the web pay tax where they sell their offerings instead of in tax havens. The continent now wants global financial leaders to make taxing digital giants a priority in 2020, Reuters...

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Consumer Morale Up In Major European Economies
January 30, 2020

Data indicate that the three biggest economies in the eurozone, France, Germany, and Italy, all report higher-than-expected consumer morale as shoppers continue to open their wallets and spend to support expanding a strong overall economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Premium Labels Ask EU To Crack Down On Big Tech
January 28, 2020

European luxury brands are asking EU regulators to be harder on online tech giants like Amazon and Alibaba regarding fakes and privacy, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Jan. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...