Hängt der Zahlungsverkehr in Europa ab von US-Unternehmen?

The European Central Bank has raised concerns about the EU's dependence on US companies like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal for cashless transactions. This reliance could pose risks to Europe's financial independence and security. The ECB is exploring alternative solutions to reduce this dependency.

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