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Europe’s Cross-Border Bank Mergers Hit 18-Year High
News // February 16, 2026

Cross-border mergers between European Union banks are reportedly at their highest level since 2008. 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...

Mistral Pushes EU AI Freedom as Revenues Top $400 Million
artificial intelligence // February 11, 2026

French AI startup Mistral says its revenues have jumped 20-fold in the last year. 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...

EU Parliament Gives Digital Euro Its Blessing
CBDC // February 10, 2026

Europe’s Parliament has reportedly given its first major endorsement of the digital euro. 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 Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives
Europe // 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....

Interviews & Exclusives
Busy Year in Big Tech Regulation May Have Been a Warm Up for 2026

January 01, 2026
A new presidential administration in the United States and a new executive commission in the European Union transformed technology regulation in 2025. 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 […]

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...

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...

Quick Reads
EU Auditor Calls for Reforms to Facilitate Cross-Border Services

March 25, 2026
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) said Wednesday (March 25) that the European Commission needs to do more to enable European Union (EU) businesses to provide services in other EU countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Europe’s Cross-Border Bank Mergers Hit 18-Year High

February 16, 2026
Cross-border mergers between European Union banks are reportedly at their highest level since 2008. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Mistral Pushes EU AI Freedom as Revenues Top $400 Million

February 11, 2026
French AI startup Mistral says its revenues have jumped 20-fold in the last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

EU Parliament Gives Digital Euro Its Blessing

February 10, 2026
Europe’s Parliament has reportedly given its first major endorsement of the digital euro. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...