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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9661

16 May 2008
Contents Publication in full By article 15 / 38
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/ecofin
ECOFIN Council endorses European Commission's financial education measures

Brussels, 15/05/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 14 May 2008, European finance ministers adopted a conclusions document on the European Commission's communication on financial education (see EUROPE 9267). Raising public awareness about financial issues is particularly important, in the ministers' view, because consumers will be encouraged in the future to take personal responsibility for their healthcare, pension and housing needs. Detailed understanding of financial services will also...

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