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Episode 4Topic: Digital and Payment SovereigntyPlanned

Who Controls Europe’s Money?

Payment sovereignty, the digital euro, and building a European challenger to Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.

GuestMichael AltendorfMartin KaelbleMarcus W. Mosen - Management Board, N26; Former CEO, Concardis; 25 years in European payments & fintechChairman of the Supervisory Board & Management Board Member, N26 — Europe’s leading digital bank, 8 million customers; Former CEO, Concardis

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This opening episode introduces the mission behind The United States of Europe and the strategic urgency driving the show. Michael Altendorf frames Europe's moment across defense, AI, payments, institutional capability, and the need to move from debate to strategy.

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