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European Money Quiz brings together students from 30 countries to boost financial skills

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Brussels, 23 May – The Italian team has won the European Money Quiz, Europe’s largest financial literacy competition for 13–15-year-olds, organised by the European Banking Federation (EBF). National winners from 30 countries gathered in Brussels to compete for the title of European champions. The team from Republic of North Macedonia took second place, while Sweden secured third.

Wim Mijs, CEO of the European Banking Federation, said: “We are extremely proud to host the 8th European Money Quiz – a clear demonstration of the banking sector’s strong commitment, alongside participating schools, to enhancing financial skills. The competition continues to grow and evolve, with Bulgaria and Cyprus joining us for the first time this year. The excitement and energy in today’s finals were palpable – we were truly impressed by the participants’ knowledge and enthusiasm. Financial literacy is a key that can unlock a secure future. Ensuring that young Europeans develop the right skills and attitudes from an early age is vital.”

The quiz challenged students on essential financial topics relevant to teens, including long-term planning, saving strategies, understanding cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity awareness, and responsible credit management.

This year, 73054 students from 2877 schools across 30 countries took part in the competition. Sixty students qualified for the European Finals in Brussels, accompanied by teachers and national banking representatives. The two-day programme included the final quiz round, a visit to Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority’s Wikifin Lab, a bell-ringing ceremony at the Euronext Stock Exchange, and a visit to the Parlamentarium – the European Parliament’s visitor centre.

The 2025 edition saw participation from 30 countries: Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, and Ukraine.

Financial literacy is crucial for a secure and resilient society. The European Commission has recently announced a European Financial Literacy Strategy, due to be published later this year.  While numerous initiatives on financial literacy already exist at the national level, in the private sector, and through NGOs, the Commission’s forthcoming strategy provides an opportunity to better coordinate these efforts. As a long-standing advocate in this field, the EBF stands ready to contribute to this crucial endeavour.

For more information:

Ruta Barthet, Senior Media and Communications Manager, r.barthet@ebf.eu

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About the EBF:

The European Banking Federation is the voice of the European banking sector, bringing together national banking associations from across Europe. The EBF is committed to a thriving European economy that is underpinned by a stable, secure and inclusive financial ecosystem, and to a flourishing society where financing is available to fund the dreams of citizens, businesses and innovators everywhere.