The Macedonian Team at the European Money Quiz 2026 Finals
The European Banking Federation hosted the ninth edition of the European Money Quiz Final, Europe’s largest financial literacy competition for students aged 13 to 15. This week, the national winning teams from 30 countries gathered in Brussels to compete for the title of European champions and to celebrate the importance of financial education.
Since its launch in 2017, the European Money Quiz has become one of the flagship initiatives of the European Money Week, reflecting the European banking sector’s strong commitment to promoting financial literacy from an early age. Organized in cooperation with national banking associations across Europe, the initiative helps young people develop practical financial skills and the confidence to navigate the increasingly complex financial world.
This year’s European champions were the team from Greece, which secured first place after a highly competitive final. Latvia finished in second place, while Italy completed the podium in third. Throughout the competition, the teams demonstrated an impressive level of knowledge and engagement, answering questions on topics such as saving and investing, cybersecurity, fraud awareness, and responsible money management.
Wim Mijs, Chief Executive Officer of the European Banking Federation, stated: “The European Money Quiz has become a wonderful example of how cooperation across Europe can help young people build essential life skills. Every year, we are impressed by the participants’ enthusiasm, curiosity, and level of knowledge. Financial literacy is becoming increasingly important in today’s world, and initiatives like this help young Europeans gain the confidence to make informed financial decisions from an early age.”
The quiz challenged students with financial topics relevant to young people, including saving, long-term financial planning, digital finance, cybersecurity awareness, fraud prevention, and responsible money management.
Sixty students qualified for the European Finals in Brussels, accompanied by their teachers and representatives of the national banking associations. The two-day programme included the final quiz competition, educational activities, and visits related to financial education and European institutions. This year’s final brought together participants from 30 countries: Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, and Ukraine.
Financial literacy continues to gain importance across Europe. In 2025, the European Commission launched its Financial Literacy Strategy as part of the broader Savings and Investments Union agenda, recognizing the importance of equipping citizens with the knowledge and confidence to make sound financial decisions throughout their lives. The strategy also highlights the importance of cooperation between public authorities, education systems, and private stakeholders.
As long-standing advocates of financial education, the European Banking Federation and its member associations remain committed to supporting initiatives that help citizens build financial resilience and confidence throughout their lives.
