EU leaders are concerned about reliance on American payment systems like Visa and Mastercard, prompting the creation of Wero, a digital wallet by European banks to facilitate instant bank transfers and reduce fees. Wero has millions of users in Germany, France, and Belgium, and aims to enhance control and reduce costs in digital payments. The European Central Bank emphasizes the risks of foreign payment systems, especially after the sanctions on Russia, and highlights the need for Europe to strengthen its payment infrastructure. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)