COFACE working group on financial inclusion
15th April 10.00-12.00 CET
Objective of the working group
The objective of this working group is to bring together COFACE members and partners working on financial inclusion, to discuss EU developments and exchange information on key national trends.
Participants
This working group is for members only, as well as some key partners like Finance Watch and the European Consumer Organisation.
Topics on the agenda
Personal insolvency, overindebtedness, consumer protection, open finance.
Resources
Personal Insolvency: Does Europe Need Harmonised Rules? | Finance Watch
Framework for financial data access | European Commission (new proposal of the Commission under discussion)
Financial literacy and education for Europeans | European Economic and Social Committee (opinion under preparation)
Digital euro | European Central Bank (technical pilot phase to test feasibility)
A Strategy to Foster Citizens’ Wealth and Economic Competitiveness in the EU | European Commission (Financial literacy strategy planned for end 2025)
Single Currency Package | European Commission (proposals to support the use of cash)
European Pillar of Social Rights (see principle 20 on access to essential services)
Union of Skills | European Commission (Commission proposal including focus on financial skills and literacy)
Financial Services User Group
