The digital euro: Europe’s bid for financial sovereignty.
13 April 2026
Behind most card payments in Europe stand two American giants, Visa and Mastercard – a dependence recently thrust into the spotlight.
After issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, several judges at the International Criminal Court were sanctioned by Washington, leaving them unable to use their bank cards – even on European soil.
After issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, several judges at the International Criminal Court were sanctioned by Washington, leaving them unable to use their bank cards – even on European soil.