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Every time a European taps their card to pay for groceries, books a flight online, or sends money to a friend, there's a good chance the transaction flows through American infrastructure — Visa, Mastercard, or PayPal. Two-thirds of digital payments in the Eurozone rely on non-European providers, mainly American ones. PaymentsJournal  For most people, this is invisible. But it matters enormously — and here's why. Payment systems have quietly become critical infrastructure, as

EuVibe is built around a simple idea: technology should bring people closer together, not push them apart. In a world where digital platforms can often feel noisy or disconnected, EuVibe focuses on what really matters — community, relationships, and meaningful interaction . It’s a place where friends and families can stay connected, where people can share hobbies and interests, and where communities can grow around shared passions like sport, culture, business, and entertainm

Europe is more than a continent. It is an experience. It is history and modern life woven together, breathtaking landscapes beside vibrant cities, and a diverse community of people who share a commitment to peace, culture, and opportunity. For millions of people across the world, Europe represents something special: a place where life can be lived fully, safely, and beautifully. Its a social partnership. One of Europe’s greatest strengths is its stability and safety . Over de

EuVibe is the new Social Partnership Platform. We have been here before. Social media transformed how people connect, share, and communicate. But it scaled at unprecedented speed without the governance, ethical guardrails, or accountability needed to protect users and society. The consequences are now well understood: misinformation, online harm, erosion of trust, and platforms that struggle to correct problems once they are deeply embedded. Artificial intelligence is now at

For decades, the United States has been the anchor of the global economic and political system. Its currency, institutions, alliances, and markets shaped the post-war international order. Today, that position no longer looks as secure. Across financial markets, diplomatic circles, and geopolitical analysis, a difficult question is being asked more openly than ever before: is the United States entering a period of structural economic and geopolitical decline, and is it acceler

Europe has no shortage of ideas. It has no shortage of talent. and it certainly has no shortage of ambition when it comes to technology, innovation, and digital sovereignty. What it lacks, and what is becoming increasingly visible, is speed . At a time when global competition is intensifying, geopolitics are reshaping technology, and digital platforms have become strategic infrastructure, Europe cannot afford to move at yesterday’s pace. Supporting deep tech, disruptive, and

Ireland's economic miracle since the 1950s has been built on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) – a low-tax, business-friendly haven that lured tech giants like Apple, Google, and Pfizer. This model turned us from one of Europe's poorest nations into a global powerhouse, with GDP per capita among the world's highest. But as we mature as a sovereign state, cracks are showing. We're overexposed: 80% of our exports come from foreign multinationals, vulnerable to global s

Europe is entering a period of profound change. Geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, technological disruption, and the rapid spread of misinformation are exposing new vulnerabilities across our societies. Long-standing assumptions about stability, shared rules, and global cooperation are being tested. Many are now asking whether we are witnessing the slow erosion of the rules-based international order that has underpinned peace, trade, and cooperation for decades.

Europe is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth. It is a continent shaped by thousands of years of history, creativity, and human connection. Every city, village, and landscape tells a story — not of one people or one culture, but of many, woven together over time. Europe’s strength has always come from this richness, from the way diversity and cooperation live side by side. It is a social partnership with a common understanding. This is what Brand Europe  is about: c

Across Europe and around the world, policymakers, parents, teachers and health professionals are alarmed about social media’s effects Across Europe and around the world, policymakers, parents, teachers and health professionals are alarmed about social media’s effects social media’s effects, especially on young people. Countries like Spain, France and even Australia have introduced or are considering outright bans on social media for children under 16 to an effort to curb onli

Europe’s Digital Rulebook: Why the AI Act, DSA, GDPR, and Digital Sovereignty Matter Europe has taken a different path in the digital age, and that choice matters more than ever. While much of the world has allowed technology to evolve first and deal with consequences later, Europe has deliberately chosen to set rules, protect people, and define values upfront . This approach is often criticised as slow or restrictive, but in reality, it reflects something deeper: a belief th

Europe is one of the greatest projects ever built by people. A continent once defined by war chose cooperation. Division was replaced with dialogue. Borders became bridges. That is something to be proud of. And yet, in today’s world, Europe too often feels like it is playing second fiddle—reacting to global events instead of shaping them, hesitating while others move decisively, and speaking softly in a world that increasingly rewards clarity and confidence. This is not becau

Please help with the survey, Its Important. We need your help  We’re in the early stages of building EuVibe — a new European social partnership platform focused on trust, safety, and meaningful public discourse. The next generation of social media. Before we build, we want to listen. We’ve put together a short survey to better understand what people want (and don’t want) from the next generation of social platforms, especially around ethics, inclusion, multilingual access, an

The moment is now. We are living through a historic shift. Over the last decade, global social platforms — nearly all owned and governed by the U.S. or China — have shaped how the world communicates, thinks and reacts. These platforms decide what we see, what spreads, and what dies in silence. They influence elections, fuel culture wars, and hold more power than many governments. Yet none of them speak with a European voice. None of them protect European values. None of them

The digital world is no longer neutral . Social media has become a key battleground for geopolitical influence, cultural conflict, information wars, and economic power. Platforms that once promised connection now shape elections, spread misinformation, and amplify division. Trust in the global digital ecosystem is collapsing — and Europe is demanding something better. The Problem: Social Media Has Become Politicised Over the past decade, social platforms have shifted from pl

For more than a decade, social media promised connection. Community. A place to belong. But somewhere along the way, things changed. Platforms became too big, too fast. Leeds became too loud. And instead of connection, many people now feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or even unseen online. The truth is: the current generation of social media isn’t designed for people anymore . It ’s designed for attention . Where Things Went Wrong Most major platforms today are: Ad-driven — w

In a world where social media platforms seem to multiply daily, the idea of a unified social media platform is both exciting and...

In a world that is constantly changing, Europe stands at a crossroads. The challenges we face today are complex, but they also present us...

In today's digital age, the concept of sovereignty has taken on a new meaning. As technology evolves, so does the need for nations to...