Eurozone banks moot payment system to rival Visa, Mastercard
European banks are working on a new payment system to challenge the dominance of Visa, Mastercard and technology companies such as Google and PayPal, sources have told AFP
ECB holds interest rates at historic low
The European Central Bank leaves its benchmark refinancing rate on hold at a historic low amid global tensions.
2018 EU budget
The 2018 EU budget is set at €144.7 billion in payment appropriations.
EU Commission calls for more funding in EU budget
The European Commission says the EU budget needs more funding despite Brexit.