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Europe’s payment sovereignty problem is not what we think

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Briefings

Former ECB regulator Joachim Wuermeling argues Europe's payment sovereignty crisis stems from the euro's weak international role rather than physical card exposure. The article suggests the currency must be strengthened to improve its global standing. Evidence is limited to Wuermeling's commentary and lacks broader empirical data or comparative analysis.

Key points

• Former ECB regulator Joachim Wuermeling identifies the euro's weak international role as the primary driver of Europe's payment sovereignty challenges, not the physical card exposure.
• The article proposes that strengthening the euro's international standing is the necessary solution to resolve the current payment system vulnerabilities.

Context and limitations

Evidence is limited to Wuermeling's commentary and lacks broader empirical data or comparative analysis.

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