European Union news and trends

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...

EU Council Backs Online and Offline Digital Euros
CBDC // December 21, 2025

The EU Council has reportedly endorsed a new negotiating position for a 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...

Meta’s WhatsApp AI Features Targeted in EU Antitrust Probe
Meta // December 04, 2025

European antitrust regulators have launched an investigation into Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) enhancement to WhatsApp. 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,...

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
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 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 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...

EU May Implement Tariffs on US Goods Amid Tensions Over Greenland

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...

EU Council Backs Online and Offline Digital Euros

December 21, 2025
The EU Council has reportedly endorsed a new negotiating position for a digital euro. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...