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Maria Luís Alburquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services

Video. Banking fragmentation 'holding EU back', commissioner says

Updated: 20/07/2026 - 16:11 GMT+2

Maria Luís Albuquerque, commissioner for Financial Services, believes the European Union's banking sector needs a "change in mindset". She says the EU should be willing to take greater risks while preserving financial stability.

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