European Union news and trends

Bank of France Pushes EU to Rein in Non-Euro-Backed Stablecoins
Regulation // April 10, 2026

The Bank of France is pressing for a strengthening of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), saying the current regulatory framework does not address all the risks in the sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

EC President Calls for Deep EU Regulatory Housecleaning
Regulation // February 11, 2026

The European Union needs “a deep regulatory housecleaning — at all levels,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday (Feb. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

EU Tells Meta to Allow Room for Rival AI Assistants
ANTITRUST // February 09, 2026

European competition regulators say Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant policy violates antitrust 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. By...

EU May Implement Tariffs on US Goods Amid Tensions Over Greenland
Economy // January 19, 2026

The European Union could implement tariffs on U.S. goods as soon as Feb. 7, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Jan. 19), citing a European Commission spokesman. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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
Eurogroup Chief Says EU Needs Larger Banks and X-Border Mergers

May 04, 2026
Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis says Europe needs larger banks and more cross-border banking mergers. 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 PYMNTS […]

Bank of France Pushes EU to Rein in Non-Euro-Backed Stablecoins

April 10, 2026
The Bank of France is pressing for a strengthening of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), saying the current regulatory framework does not address all the risks in...

EC President Calls for Deep EU Regulatory Housecleaning

February 11, 2026
The European Union needs “a deep regulatory housecleaning — at all levels,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday (Feb. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

EU Tells Meta to Allow Room for Rival AI Assistants

February 09, 2026
European competition regulators say Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant policy violates antitrust regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...