Why Europe wants independence from Visa, Mastercard and US payment rails
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Belgium Impulse Editorial·22 June 2026·1 min read
Key signal
Strategic autonomy.
WHY NOW: EU payment-sovereignty push. | HOMEPAGE PRIORITY 55/100 | COMMERCIAL 55/100 | HERO IDEA: Contactless terminal | DRAFTABLE NOW: yes | SOURCES: PENDING VERIFICATION
Impact
Regional — EU