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A Payment System Made in Europe?

The Council of the EU is raising the question of whether Europe should build its own payment system, reducing reliance on dominant US-controlled card networks and payment platforms. The debate touches on strategic autonomy, data sovereignty and the resilience of European commerce, and it is drawing wide attention as digital payments become critical infrastructure.

Why now: European strategic autonomy and reduced dependence on US payment providers are pressing policy topics right now.

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